CVE-2025-68939

HIGH

Published Dec 26, 2025 Modified Jan 2, 2026 CWE-424

Description

Gitea before 1.23.0 allows attackers to add attachments with forbidden file extensions by editing an attachment name via an attachment API.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-424 CWE-424

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitea	gitea	< 1.23.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/32151

Other References

https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.23.0/ https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.23.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68939? +

Gitea before 1.23.0 allows attackers to add attachments with forbidden file extensions by editing an attachment name via an attachment API. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-68939? +

CVE-2025-68939 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-68939? +

CVE-2025-68939 affects products from gitea, specifically: gitea. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-68939? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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