CVE-2024-52005: Git is a source code management tool

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-52005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting git. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Git is a source code management tool. When cloning from a server (or fetching, or pushing), informational or error messages are transported from the remote Git process to the client via the so-called "sideband channel". These messages will be prefixed with "remote:" and printed directly to the standard error output. Typically, this standard error output is connected to a terminal that understands ANSI escape sequences, which Git did not protect a

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	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116, CWE-150
Published	2025-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: git

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-15 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git git UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.40.4 · >= 2.41.0 and <= 2.41.3 · >= 2.42.0 and <= 2.42.4 · >= 2.43.0 and <= 2.43.6 · >= 2.44.0 and <= 2.44.3 · >= 2.45.0 and <= 2.45.3 · >= 2.46.0 and <= 2.46.3 · >= 2.47.0 and <= 2.47.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.48.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.41.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.48.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git

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 2.41.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison git sudo apt install git=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.41.0> sudo apt-mark hold git

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

dnf --showduplicates list git sudo dnf downgrade git-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.41.0> sudo dnf versionlock add git

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-2024-52005?

git: upgrade to newer than 2.48.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52005 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52005 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-2024-52005 affect?

CVE-2024-52005 affects git. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Git is a source code management tool. When cloning from a server (or fetching, or pushing), informational or error messages are transported from the remote Git process to the client via the so-called "sideband channel". These messages will

How urgent is CVE-2024-52005?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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