CVE-2026-60004
Gitea Code Injection Vulnerability
Gitea Gitea
Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 25 August 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 28 August 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 86.8%, which is higher than 99.7% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-60004 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-60004.
What does CVE-2026-60004 affect?
CVE-2026-60004 affects Gitea Gitea. Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.
How severe is CVE-2026-60004?
CVE-2026-60004 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 86.8%, higher than 99.7% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 28 August 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-60004?
Apply the vendor patch for Gitea Gitea as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.