Gitea Repository Listings and User Information Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Gitea Exposure in digital assets. It identifies publicly accessible Gitea instances exposing repository listings and user information without authentication. This can help prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.
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Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
11 days 17 hours
Scan only one
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Gitea is a widely used self-hosted Git service for managing Git repositories. It is popular among software development teams for its ease of use and lightweight nature. The platform is primarily intended for developers who want to set up and host their own version control system. Gitea is used in both small teams and large organizations. Its primary purpose is to offer a collaborative platform for code hosting and project management. The vulnerability detection through this scanner helps maintain the integrity of sensitive data and secure collaborative environments.
The vulnerability detected is Exposure, which allows unauthorized users to access sensitive information. This includes repository listings and user information that should be protected. The detection of this vulnerability is crucial as it may lead to data breaches. Exposed data could be used for malicious activities such as data theft or unauthorized access to private repositories. Detecting and addressing this vulnerability ensures data privacy and integrity of the hosted code.
This scanner checks for publicly accessible Gitea instances that expose repository listings and user information without requiring authentication. The endpoint vulnerable is typically the /explore/repos or /api/v1/repos/search paths. Indicators of exposure include status_code 200 and specific content keywords such as "explore repositories" and "gitea" for repositories, and "\"data\":", "\"clone_url\":", and "\"full_name\":" for APIs. This detection helps system administrators identify potential security misconfigurations in their Gitea instances.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Attackers might exploit exposed information to obtain unauthorized clone URLs and the full names of repositories. This can result in theft of intellectual property, competitive disadvantage, and potential data leaks. Addressing these exposures can help mitigate the risk of malicious exploitation.
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