Description
Gitea's OAuth2 token endpoint verified the signature and grant of a token submitted with the `refresh_token` grant type, but not that the token was a refresh token. An unexpired access token for the same OAuth2 application and grant could be exchanged for a new access token and refresh token. Whoever holds such an access token could keep access beyond the token's original lifetime.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | <= 28.0.0 |
References
- https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-28.1.0/Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39501Patch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39507Patch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v28.1.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-469m-x4mw-38r3Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 6, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 13, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed