CVE-2024-6257: HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6257?

go-getter: upgrade to 1.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6257 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6257 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-2024-6257 affect?

CVE-2024-6257 affects go-getter. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

This month

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6257 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting go-getter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HashiCorp Inc. · Vendor: hashicorp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hashicorp go-getter UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.5

Fixed in: 1.7.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-getter || rpm -q go-getter || go-getter --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go-getter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go-getter

Note

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

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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-2024-6257?

go-getter: upgrade to 1.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6257 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6257 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-2024-6257 affect?

CVE-2024-6257 affects go-getter. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6257?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

Git vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-8959 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauth
CVE-2024-3817 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE HashiCorp’s go-getter library is vulnerable to argument injection when executing Git to discover remote branch

References

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