CVE-2025-68941: Code.gitea.io/gitea Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xfq3-qj7j-4565
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-68941 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Code.gitea.io/gitea libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves gitea mishandles access to a private resource upon receiving an api token with scope limited to public resources. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.22.3.

CVE-2025-68941 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-68941
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xfq3-qj7j-4565
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Code.gitea.io/gitea
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-68941

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Code.gitea.io/gitea dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

code.gitea.io/gitea fixed: 1.22.3 
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.22.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for code.gitea.io/gitea

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-68941, inspect your project dependencies for Code.gitea.io/gitea:

inspect dependencies for code.gitea.io/gitea

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Code.gitea.io/gitea in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.22.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Code.gitea.io/gitea, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Gitea before 1.22.3 mishandles access to a private resource upon receiving an API token with scope limited to public resources.

CVE-2025-68941 Affected Code.gitea.io/gitea Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.22.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
code.gitea.io/gitea
golang/code.gitea.io/gitea
Go
< 1.22.3
1.22.3

References

NVD — CVE-2025-68941 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68941
Code.gitea.io/gitea Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/32218
blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.22.3 WEB
https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.22.3
Code.gitea.io/gitea Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea
Code.gitea.io/gitea Release RELEASE
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.22.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68941?
CVE-2025-68941 is a security vulnerability in Code.gitea.io/gitea involving Gitea mishandles access to a private resource upon receiving an API token with scope limited to public resources under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Code.gitea.io/gitea versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.22.3 across affected packages: code.gitea.io/gitea.
What version fixes CVE-2025-68941?
Upgrading to 1.22.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is code.gitea.io/gitea affected?
Yes, code.gitea.io/gitea is affected in releases prior to 1.22.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.22.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-68941?
CVE-2025-68941 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-68941?
CVE-2025-68941 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-68941?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for code.gitea.io/gitea'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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