CVE-2016-7793: sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7793?

git-hub: upgrade to newer than 0.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-7793 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-7793 affect?

CVE-2016-7793 affects git-hub. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository URL.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-7793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting git-hub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository URL.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2017-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sociomantic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-01-19 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sociomantic git-hub UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.10.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.10.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git-hub

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-7793?

git-hub: upgrade to newer than 0.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-7793 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7793 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-2016-7793 affect?

CVE-2016-7793 affects git-hub. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository URL.

How urgent is CVE-2016-7793?

Priority 53/100. High severity

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CVE-2016-7794 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repo

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