How severe is CVE-2019-11228?

CVE-2019-11228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-11228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11228?

CVE-2019-11228 primarily affects Gitea. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-11228 published?

CVE-2019-11228 was published on 2019-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11228

CVE-2019-11228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gitea
Published: 2019-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

repo/setting.go in Gitea before 1.7.6 and 1.8.x before 1.8-RC3 does not validate the form.MirrorAddress before calling SaveAddress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11228?: repo/setting.go in Gitea before 1.7.6 and 1.8.x before 1.8-RC3 does not validate the form.MirrorAddress before calling SaveAddress.
How severe is CVE-2019-11228?: CVE-2019-11228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11228?: CVE-2019-11228 primarily affects Gitea. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11228 published?: CVE-2019-11228 was published on 2019-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:1.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:1.8.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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