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Gitea CVE-2026-73504

MEDIUM
N/A vendor:alpine
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Unknown vector
  2. Exploit
    Unknown vulnerability trigger
  3. Impact
    Unknown impact on Gitea instance

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation conditions are unknown - the CVE record contains no description, CVSS vector, or technical detail. The only confirmed fact is that Alpine Linux released a security fix for Gitea at package version 1.27.3-r0. Authentication requirements, network reachability, and configuration prerequisites cannot be determined from available data.

Impact

Meaningful risk assessment is not possible from the available data. No CVSS vector, CWE, exploitation conditions, or vulnerability description are provided. The absence of KEV listing and POC reports means no confirmed active exploitation is recorded, but the complete opacity of the CVE record is not evidence of low severity. Administrators running Alpine Linux with Gitea should apply the 1.27.3-r0 package update without waiting for full public disclosure, as the vulnerability details may be intentionally embargoed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

No exploit scenario can be constructed from the available data; the vulnerability type, affected component, and attack vector are entirely undisclosed. No public proof-of-concept has been identified at time of analysis.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 06, 2026

Gitea, the self-hosted Git service, received a security fix in Alpine Linux at package version 1.27.3-r0, but the underlying vulnerability type, affected component, and impact are entirely undisclosed in the available CVE record. The record provides no description, CVSS score, CWE classification, or exploitation detail - only the patched package version. No active exploitation or public proof-of-concept has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Update the Alpine Linux gitea package to 1.27.3-r0 or later using the Alpine package manager (apk upgrade gitea). For Gitea deployments on other Linux distributions, monitor the upstream Gitea project's official security advisories and release notes for the corresponding fix. No workarounds or compensating controls can be recommended without knowledge of the affected component or vulnerability type. Because no advisory URL is present in the CVE record, administrators should consult the Alpine Linux security tracker and the Gitea GitHub repository directly.

Affected ProductsAI

The affected product is Gitea as packaged for Alpine Linux. The security fix was introduced at Alpine package version gitea 1.27.3-r0. The upstream Gitea version range affected (i.e., which Gitea releases prior to 1.27.3 are vulnerable) is not specified in available data. No CPE string is provided in the CVE record. Operators running Gitea on non-Alpine distributions should consult upstream Gitea release notes and the Gitea security advisory channel.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service written in Go, commonly deployed by individuals, small teams, and organizations as an alternative to GitHub or GitLab. The fix is packaged as gitea 1.27.3-r0 in the Alpine Linux apk repository, which typically tracks upstream Gitea releases or applies backports for security fixes. Without a CWE identifier, CVSS vector, or vulnerability description, the root cause class (e.g., injection, authentication bypass, path traversal) cannot be determined from available data. No CPE string is provided.

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DescriptionCVE.org

Alpine Linux: gitea fixed in 1.27.3-r0

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Medium
popular self-hosted Git service with broad developer and SMB deployment
Data Quality
1 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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