Is CVE-2026-24451 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-24451 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-24451 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-24451 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24451?

CVE-2026-24451 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-24451

CWE-200Published: July 3, 2026· Updated: Jul 7, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.20%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.7th

Official Description

Gitea 1.26.2 allows fork synchronization to continue after a parent repository changes from public to private, exposing data to a fork that should no longer be authorized.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-24451 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.