PatchTheCVECVE-2017-1000451: fs-git is a file system like api for git repository
CVE-2017-1000451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fs-git. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
fs-git is a file system like api for git repository. The fs-git version 1.0.1 module relies on child_process.exec, however, the buildCommand method used to construct exec strings does not properly sanitize data and is vulnerable to command injection across all methods that use it and call exec.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2018-01-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-1000451?
fs-git: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-1000451 being exploited?
CVE-2017-1000451 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-2017-1000451 affect?
CVE-2017-1000451 affects fs-git. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). fs-git is a file system like api for git repository. The fs-git version 1.0.1 module relies on child_process.exec, however, the buildCommand method used to construct exec strings does not properly sanitize data and is vulnerable to command
How urgent is CVE-2017-1000451?
Priority 41/100. High severity