Is CVE-2026-25718 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-25718 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-25718 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-25718 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25718?

CVE-2026-25718 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-25718

CWE-59Published: July 3, 2026· Updated: Jul 7, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.17%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.9th

Official Description

Gitea versions before 1.25.5 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in Gitea allows an attacker to manipulate file paths during template repository generation. This could lead to unauthorized reading or writing of files outside of their intended locations. The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates a high severity and potential for significant impact.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Given the CVSS vector, this flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Gitea to version 1.25.5 or later to address the path resolution issue. Regularly review and restrict permissions for template repository generation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25718 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.