CVE-2026-120263

When `[oauth2_client].ACCOUNT_LINKING` is set to `auto` (not the default) and registration is enabled, the link-account sign-up form looked up the existing account to link by the user name or email submitted in the form instead of the identity asserted by the OAuth2 provider. An attacker with an account on a configured OAuth2 provider could submit another user's name, link their external identity to that Gitea account and be signed in as it without its password, including as an administrator. The link persisted for later sign-ins. Automatic linking now only happens when the existing account matches the provider's email or provider-derived user name; otherwise the account password is required.
CVSS

No CVSS.

Configurations

No configuration.

History

01 Nov 2026, 10:18

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Information

Published : 2026-11-01 10:18

Updated : 2026-11-01 10:18


NVD link : CVE-2026-120263

Mitre link : CVE-2026-120263

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-120263


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-287

Improper Authentication

CWE-639

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key