CVE-2026-78231
When OpenID sign-in is enabled, Gitea processes unauthenticated assertion parameters and sends an HTTP POST request to the caller-supplied OpenID provider endpoint during verification.
Published Oct 14, 2026 · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2026-78231 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS
5.3
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
n/a
Exploit maturity
None known
ATLAS score
n/a
Outside the curated set
FAQ
Common Questions.
When OpenID sign-in is enabled, Gitea processes unauthenticated assertion parameters and sends an HTTP POST request to the caller-supplied OpenID provider endpoint during verification.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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