CVE-2024-53263

What it is

Git LFS is a Git extension for versioning large files. When Git LFS requests credentials from Git for a remote host, it passes portions of the host's URL to the `git-credential(1)` command without checking for embedded line-ending control characters, and then sends any credentials it receives back from the Git credential helper to the remote host. By inserting URL-encoded control characters such as line feed (LF) or carriage return (CR) characters into the URL, an attacker may be able to retrieve a user's Git credentials. This problem exists in all previous versions and is patched in v3.6.1. All users should upgrade to v3.6.1. There are no workarounds known at this time.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-01-14 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:08 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-01-14 20:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:08 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-74

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Active

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None