CVE-2020-27955

Name: CVE-2020-27955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T15:15:36.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 82.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27955 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.. EPSS estimates a 82.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

82.72%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git Large File Storage Project	Git Large File Storage	2.12.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159923/git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164180/Git-git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exploitbox.ioExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://legalhackers.comThird Party Advisory
https://legalhackers.com/advisories/Git-LFS-RCE-Exploit-CVE-2020-27955.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159923/git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164180/Git-git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exploitbox.ioExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://legalhackers.comThird Party Advisory
https://legalhackers.com/advisories/Git-LFS-RCE-Exploit-CVE-2020-27955.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27955?

Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-27955?

CVE-2020-27955 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 82.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27955?

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-2020-27955?

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Source: NVD / NIST