CVE-2024-32478

MEDIUM

Git Credential Manager <2.5.0 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.9
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 13.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager < 2.5.0
Published Apr 19, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026