How severe is CVE-2019-11229?

CVE-2019-11229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11229?

CVE-2019-11229 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-2019-11229?

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-2019-11229 published?

CVE-2019-11229 was published on 2019-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11229

CVE-2019-11229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitea
Published: 2019-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

models/repo_mirror.go in Gitea before 1.7.6 and 1.8.x before 1.8-RC3 mishandles mirror repo URL settings, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11229?: models/repo_mirror.go in Gitea before 1.7.6 and 1.8.x before 1.8-RC3 mishandles mirror repo URL settings, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-11229?: CVE-2019-11229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11229?: CVE-2019-11229 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-2019-11229?: 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-2019-11229 published?: CVE-2019-11229 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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