PatchTheCVECVE-2026-105268: The Gitea API routes for issue attachments (`/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{index}/assets/{attachment_id
CVE-2026-105268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gitea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Gitea API routes for issue attachments (`/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{index}/assets/{attachment_id}`) also accepted attachments that belong to comments on the issue. Because the author of an issue may edit and delete the issue's attachments, a user who opened an issue could rename or delete attachments that other users had posted in comments on that issue. The contents of the attachments could not be changed.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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-2026-105268?
gitea: upgrade to 28.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-105268 being exploited?
CVE-2026-105268 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-2026-105268 affect?
CVE-2026-105268 affects gitea. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Gitea API routes for issue attachments (`/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{index}/assets/{attachment_id}`) also accepted attachments that belong to comments on the issue. Because the author of an issue may edit and delete the issue's
How urgent is CVE-2026-105268?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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