PatchTheCVECVE-2026-59774: Gitea's Org-mode markup renderer processes INCLUDE directives supplied to the repository markup endpoint witho
CVE-2026-59774 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Gitea's Org-mode markup renderer processes INCLUDE directives supplied to the repository markup endpoint without preventing access to server-side files. An unauthenticated attacker can use a suitable public repository to read files accessible to the Gitea service account. If the disclosed files include app.ini and its INTERNAL_TOKEN, the attacker can chain the disclosure with internal logger access to modify a Git hook and execute commands as the
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 28.3% (top 2%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-10-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: FlowerWitch/CVE-2026-59774_docker (5 stars)
- GitHub PoC: asvorg/CVE-2026-59774-poc (1 stars)
- GitHub PoC: Ly0kha/CVE-2026-59774 (1 stars)
- Metasploit: Forgejo Arbitrary File Read via Org-mode Include
- Nuclei scan template: Gitea 1.22.1-1.27.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read
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-2026-59774?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-59774 being exploited?
CVE-2026-59774 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-2026-59774 affect?
CVE-2026-59774 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Gitea's Org-mode markup renderer processes INCLUDE directives supplied to the repository markup endpoint without preventing access to server-side files. An unauthenticated attacker can use a suitable public repository to read files accessib
How urgent is CVE-2026-59774?
Priority 72/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Git vulnerabilities · Gitea vulnerabilities