CVE-2026-25718

Published Jul 3, 2026 Modified Jul 6, 2026 CWE-59

Description

Gitea versions before 1.25.5 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths.

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0017

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

References

Other References

https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.5/ https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36734 https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36746 https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25718? +

Gitea versions before 1.25.5 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-25718? +

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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