Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-11229?

Affected: Gitea versions 1.8.0-rc1, 1.8.0-rc2; github.com/go-gitea/gitea (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-11229 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2019-11229 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-11229?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-11229?

Fixed versions are available, including Gitea 1.7.6, github.com/go-gitea/gitea 1.7.6.

How urgently should CVE-2019-11229 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2019-11229

HighPublic exploit

Gitea Remote Code Execution

Published Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-hpmr-prr2-cqc4, GO-2022-0846

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-11229 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Gitea, github.com/go-gitea/gitea (go).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitea 1.7.6, github.com/go-gitea/gitea 1.7.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

55%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
GiteaGitea	1.8.0-rc1, 1.8.0-rc2	1.7.6
github.com/go-gitea/giteago	See advisory	1.7.6

Patched Releases

Gitea

1.7.6

github.com/go-gitea/gitea

1.7.6

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 15, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11229
articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160833/Gitea-1.7.5-Remote-Code-Execution.html
articlehttps://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/6593
articlehttps://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/6595

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Gitea versions 1.8.0-rc1, 1.8.0-rc2; github.com/go-gitea/gitea (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitea 1.7.6, github.com/go-gitea/gitea 1.7.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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