CVE-2024-6257

HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.7 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-13-hashicorp-go-getter-vulnerable-to-code-execution-on-git-update-via-git-config-manipulation/68081	Vendor Advisory
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-13-hashicorp-go-getter-vulnerable-to-code-execution-on-git-update-via-git-config-manipulation/68081	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:go-getter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-06-25 17:15

Updated : 2025-12-11 20:02

NVD link : CVE-2024-6257

Mitre link : CVE-2024-6257

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-6257

JSON object : View

Products Affected

hashicorp

go-getter

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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