HIGH · 8.4

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.

Vulnerability Description

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 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HashicorpGo-Getter< 1.7.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6257?

CVE-2024-6257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2024-6257?

CVE-2024-6257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashicorp Go-Getter.