CVE-2026-73800

Gitea reusable workflow secret exposure in pull_request_target

Published Oct 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Gitea resolves local reusable workflow files from a fork's head commit when a trusted base-branch workflow runs for a pull_request_target event. A fork author can modify a referenced reusable workflow so attacker-controlled code executes with the repository and organization secrets available to that event. Exploitation requires a base workflow that calls a local reusable workflow, and bypasses the intended separation between trusted base code and untrusted fork code.

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Gitea
Gitea gitea
Vendors & Products Gitea
Gitea gitea
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Description Gitea resolves local reusable workflow files from a fork's head commit when a trusted base-branch workflow runs for a pull_request_target event. A fork author can modify a referenced reusable workflow so attacker-controlled code executes with the repository and organization secrets available to that event. Exploitation requires a base workflow that calls a local reusable workflow, and bypasses the intended separation between trusted base code and untrusted fork code.
Title Gitea reusable workflow secret exposure in pull_request_target
Weaknesses CWE-829
CWE-94
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Gitea
Published
Updated
Oct 18, 2026, 1:33 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2026, 4:50 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 14, 2026, 3:17 PM
Modified
Oct 18, 2026, 2:16 PM