PatchTheCVECVE-2026-101029: Gitea's repository migration and pull mirror egress checks could be bypassed with a hostname that returns mult
CVE-2026-101029 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gitea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Gitea's repository migration and pull mirror egress checks could be bypassed with a hostname that returns multiple DNS answers, because the address that was validated was not necessarily the address Git later connected to. A low-privileged user who can create migrations or mirrors could direct the server to internal services, reading from and writing to reachable internal Git or HTTP endpoints. Content from internal responses could additionally b
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-101029?
gitea: upgrade to 28.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-101029 being exploited?
CVE-2026-101029 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-101029 affect?
CVE-2026-101029 affects gitea. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Gitea's repository migration and pull mirror egress checks could be bypassed with a hostname that returns multiple DNS answers, because the address that was validated was not necessarily the address Git later connected to. A low-privileged
How urgent is CVE-2026-101029?
Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Git vulnerabilities · Gitea vulnerabilities
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