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Over 8,300 Gitea servers vulnerable to code execution attacks
August 28, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: CRITICAL
Over 8,300 Internet-exposed Gitea instances are still unpatched against a critical security flaw exploited in ongoing remote code execution attacks, according to cybersecurity watchdog Shadowserver.
Key Takeaways
- Over 8,300 unpatched Gitea servers are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution flaw, actively exploited in attacks.
- This widespread vulnerability exposes organizations to severe security breaches, data theft, and system compromise if not addressed immediately.
- Administrators must promptly update all Gitea instances to the latest patched version to mitigate ongoing remote code execution risks.