Threat Actors Probe Gitea Docker Flaw CVE-2026
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-20896 | Gitea Docker image versions up to and including 1.26.2 use REVERSE_PROXY_TRUSTED_PROXIES=* by default, allowing any source IP to impersonate a user when… | 9.8 | 3% | PoC |
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Threat actors have been observed attempting to exploit a recently patched critical security flaw in Gitea Docker images, according to Sysdig . The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-20896 (CVSS score: 9. 8), a vulnerability that stems from the DevOps platform trusting the "X-WEBAUTH-USER" header from any source IP address, effectively allowing an unauthenticated internet client to get elevated access.
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