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Hackers now exploit critical Gitea flaw in code injection attacks
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A critical code injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-60004) in the self-hosted Git service Gitea is actively exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated federal agencies to patch the flaw within three days, highlighting its severity and ongoing exploitation.
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Your security team must prioritise patching Gitea servers immediately or lose access to US federal contracts. Exploited flaws like this open a door for attackers to fully control your development environment.
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