CVE-2019-11229

Name: CVE-2019-11229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-15T12:31:36.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 55.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 55.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

55.58%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Gitea	Gitea	< 1.7.6	—
Gitea	Gitea	1.8.0	Rc1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160833/Gitea-1.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.7.6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.8.0-rc3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160833/Gitea-1.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.7.6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.8.0-rc3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 55.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11229?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-11229?

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Source: NVD / NIST