CVE-2024-32004

Name: CVE-2024-32004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T19:15:11.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-32004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Git is a revision control system. Prior to versions 2.45.1, 2.44.1, 2.43.4, 2.42.2, 2.41.1, 2.40.2, and 2.39.4, an attacker can prepare a local repository in such a way that, when cloned, will execute arbitrary code during the operation. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git is a revision control system. Prior to versions 2.45.1, 2.44.1, 2.43.4, 2.42.2, 2.41.1, 2.40.2, and 2.39.4, an attacker can prepare a local repository in such a way that, when cloned, will execute arbitrary code during the operation. The problem has been patched in versions 2.45.1, 2.44.1, 2.43.4, 2.42.2, 2.41.1, 2.40.2, and 2.39.4. As a workaround, avoid cloning repositories from untrusted sources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-114

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git-Scm	Git	< 2.39.4
Git-Scm	Git	>= 2.40.0, < 2.40.2
Git-Scm	Git	>= 2.42.0, < 2.42.2
Git-Scm	Git	>= 2.43.0, < 2.43.4
Git-Scm	Git	2.41.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.44.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.45.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	40
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://git-scm.com/docs/git-cloneTechnical Description
https://github.com/git/git/commit/f4aa8c8bb11dae6e769cd930565173808cbb69c8Patch
https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-xfc6-vwr8-r389Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S4CK4IYTXEOBZTEM5K3T6LWOIZ3S44AR/Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://git-scm.com/docs/git-cloneTechnical Description
https://github.com/git/git/commit/f4aa8c8bb11dae6e769cd930565173808cbb69c8Patch
https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-xfc6-vwr8-r389Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S4CK4IYTXEOBZTEM5K3T6LWOIZ3S44AR/Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32004?

How severe is CVE-2024-32004?

CVE-2024-32004 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32004?

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