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CVE-2021-44685

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.47%

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CVE-2021-44685 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Git-it through 4.4.0 allows OS command injection at the Branches Aren't Just For Birds challenge step. During the verification process, it attempts to run the reflog command followed by the current branch name (which is not sanitized for execution).. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git-it through 4.4.0 allows OS command injection at the Branches Aren't Just For Birds challenge step. During the verification process, it attempts to run the reflog command followed by the current branch name (which is not sanitized for 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
3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Git-It ProjectGit-It<= 4.4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44685?
Git-it through 4.4.0 allows OS command injection at the Branches Aren't Just For Birds challenge step. During the verification process, it attempts to run the reflog command followed by the current branch name (which is not sanitized for execution).
How severe is CVE-2021-44685?
CVE-2021-44685 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44685?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST