Vulnerability Description
Git LFS is a Git extension for versioning large files. When Git LFS requests credentials from Git for a remote host, it passes portions of the host's URL to the `git-credential(1)` command without checking for embedded line-ending control characters, and then sends any credentials it receives back from the Git credential helper to the remote host. By inserting URL-encoded control characters such as line feed (LF) or carriage return (CR) characters into the URL, an attacker may be able to retrieve a user's Git credentials. This problem exists in all previous versions and is patched in v3.6.1. All users should upgrade to v3.6.1. There are no workarounds known at this time.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/commit/0345b6f816e611d050c0df67b61f0022916a1c
- https://github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/releases/tag/v3.6.1
- https://github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/security/advisories/GHSA-q6r2-x2cc-vrp7
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00022.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53263?
CVE-2024-53263 is a documented vulnerability. Git LFS is a Git extension for versioning large files. When Git LFS requests credentials from Git for a remote host, it passes portions of the host's URL to the `git-credential(1)` command without che...
How severe is CVE-2024-53263?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2024-53263. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53263?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.