CVE-2026-41506
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CVE-2026-41506 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. go-git is an extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. Prior to versions 5.18.0 and 6.0.0-alpha.2, go-git may leak HTTP authentication credentials when following redirects during smart-HTTP clone and fetch operations. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
go-git is an extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. Prior to versions 5.18.0 and 6.0.0-alpha.2, go-git may leak HTTP authentication credentials when following redirects during smart-HTTP clone and fetch operations. This issue has been patched in versions 5.18.0 and 6.0.0-alpha.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Git Project | Go-Git | < 5.18.0 | — |
| Go-Git Project | Go-Git | 6.0.0 | Alpha1 |
References
- https://github.com/go-git/go-git/releases/tag/v5.18.0Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-git/go-git/releases/tag/v6.0.0-alpha.2Product, Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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