CVE-2014-6274: git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encrypt

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-6274 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting git-annex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not encrypted as they were supposed to be. This issue affects git-annex: from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311
Published	2025-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: git-annex project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-26 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git-annex project git-annex UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.20121126 and < 5.20140919

Fixed in: 5.20140919

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.20121126

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy git-annex || rpm -q git-annex || git-annex --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.20140919 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade git-annex

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git-annex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.20121126 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison git-annex sudo apt install git-annex=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.20121126> sudo apt-mark hold git-annex

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list git-annex sudo dnf downgrade git-annex-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.20121126> sudo dnf versionlock add git-annex

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-6274?

git-annex: upgrade to 5.20140919. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-6274 being exploited?

CVE-2014-6274 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-6274 affect?

CVE-2014-6274 affects git-annex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not en

How urgent is CVE-2014-6274?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Git vulnerabilities · AWS vulnerabilities

References

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