CVE-2024-6257

HIGH
Published Jun 25, 2024 Modified Dec 11, 2025 CWE-77

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor Product
hashicorp go-getter

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6257? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-6257? +
CVE-2024-6257 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6257? +
CVE-2024-6257 affects products from hashicorp, specifically: go-getter. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6257? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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