PatchTheCVECVE-2026-105267: The Gitea web route for deleting tags (`POST /{owner}/{repo}/tags/delete`) requires only write access to the C
CVE-2026-105267 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting gitea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Gitea web route for deleting tags (`POST /{owner}/{repo}/tags/delete`) requires only write access to the Code unit, but shares its handler with release deletion and did not check that the target was a plain tag. A collaborator with Code write access and without Releases write access could permanently delete published releases of that repository, including their attachments. Protected tag rules covering the release tag still blocked the deleti
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-105267?
gitea: upgrade to 28.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-105267 being exploited?
CVE-2026-105267 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-105267 affect?
CVE-2026-105267 affects gitea. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Gitea web route for deleting tags (`POST /{owner}/{repo}/tags/delete`) requires only write access to the Code unit, but shares its handler with release deletion and did not check that the target was a plain tag. A collaborator with Code
How urgent is CVE-2026-105267?
Priority 36/100. High severity
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