Gogs
CVE-2026-25232
HIGH
GHSA-2c6v-8r3v-gh6p
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as repository collaborator
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ExploitSend POST request to DeleteBranchPost endpoint
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ExecutionBypass branch protection check
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ImpactDelete protected default branch
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Gogs versions 0.13.4 and below with repository Write permissions assigned to attacker's account. Branch protection mechanism must be enabled on target repository. Requires valid user authentication to Gogs instance. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires admin-level access. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires admin-level access) could exploit this flaw, complete bypass of protection mechanisms. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 0.14.1.. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). Affects the DeleteBranchPost component of Gogs. Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Versions 0.13.4 and below have an access control bypass vulnerability which allows any repository collaborator with Write permissions to delete protected branches (including the default branch) by sending a direct POST request, completely bypassing the branch protection mechanism. This vulnerability in the DeleteBranchPost function eenables privilege escalation from Write to Admin level, allowing low-privilege users to perform dangerous operations
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.
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3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Versions 0.13.4 and below have an access control bypass vulnerability which allows any repository collaborator with Write permissions to delete protected branches (including the default branch) by sending a direct POST request, completely bypassing the branch protection mechanism. This vulnerability in the DeleteBranchPost function eenables privilege escalation from Write to Admin level, allowing low-privilege users to perform dangerous operations that should be restricted to administrators only. Although Git Hook layer correctly prevents protected branch deletion via SSH push, the web interface deletion operation does not trigger Git Hooks, resulting in complete bypass of protection mechanisms. In oder to exploit this vulnerability, attackers must have write permissions to the target repository, protected branches configured to the target repository and access to the Gogs web interface. This issue has been fixed in version 0.14.1.
Executive ViewAI
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-25232) in Gogs self-hosted Git service poses significant risk to organizations using this platform for source code management and internal repositories. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and public exploits available, unauthorized attackers could potentially compromise sensitive code, intellectual property, and development infrastructure if systems remain unpatched.
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Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
Code execution on Gogs servers is possible through improper symbolic-link handling in the repository file editor's PutCo
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.6.1105 Beta allow r
The git hook feature in Gogs 0.5.5 through 0.12.2 allows for authenticated remote code execution. Rated high severity (C
Gogs through 0.13.0 allows argument injection during the previewing of changes. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this
The built-in SSH server of Gogs through 0.13.0 allows argument injection in internal/ssh/ssh.go, leading to remote code
Gogs self-hosted Git service v0.13.3 has a command injection vulnerability enabling remote code execution through crafte
Unauthenticated file upload in Gogs self-hosted Git service 0.13.4 and below. Default configuration exposes file upload
OS Command Injection in GitHub repository gogs/gogs prior to 0.12.9. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerabil
Gogs 0.11.66 allows remote code execution because it does not properly validate session IDs, as demonstrated by a ".." s
Supply chain attack via LFS object overwrite across repos in Gogs before 0.14.2. PoC and patch available.
Path Traversal in GitHub repository gogs/gogs prior to 0.12.9. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is
Missing Authorization in GitHub repository gogs/gogs prior to 0.12.5. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerabi
Same weakness CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
View allVendor StatusVendor
SUSE
Severity: High| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 | Fixed |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.5 | Fixed |
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