CVE-2024-32002

9.0 CRITICAL 29% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure

What it is

Git is a revision control system. Prior to versions 2.45.1, 2.44.1, 2.43.4, 2.42.2, 2.41.1, 2.40.2, and 2.39.4, repositories with submodules can be crafted in a way that exploits a bug in Git whereby it can be fooled into writing files not into the submodule's worktree but into a `.git/` directory. This allows writing a hook that will be executed while the clone operation is still running, giving the user no opportunity to inspect the code that is being executed. The problem has been patched in versions 2.45.1, 2.44.1, 2.43.4, 2.42.2, 2.41.1, 2.40.2, and 2.39.4. If symbolic link support is disabled in Git (e.g. via `git config --global core.symlinks false`), the described attack won't work. As always, it is best to avoid cloning repositories from untrusted sources.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 29.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2024-05-14 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 07:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 29.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.0 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2024-05-14 19:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 07:29 UTC
Exploit probability: 29.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Git < 2.39.4
Git < 2.40.2
Git < 2.42.2
Git < 2.43.4
Git 2.41.0
Git 2.44.0
Git 2.45.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2024-32002.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2024-32002. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record