PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10802: giting version prior to 0.0.8 allows execution of arbritary commands
CVE-2019-10802 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting giting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
giting version prior to 0.0.8 allows execution of arbritary commands. The first argument "repo" of function "pull()" is executed by the package without any validation.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-02-28 |
| 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-2019-10802?
giting: upgrade to 0.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10802 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10802 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-2019-10802 affect?
CVE-2019-10802 affects giting. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). giting version prior to 0.0.8 allows execution of arbritary commands. The first argument "repo" of function "pull()" is executed by the package without any validation.
How urgent is CVE-2019-10802?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action