CVE-2023-49569 — Vulnerability in github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 —...
Maliciously crafted Git server replies can lead to path traversal and RCE on go-git clients
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published January 10, 2024 (1006 days ago).
- Last revised September 10, 2026 — 974 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
go get github.com/go-git/go-git/v5@v5.11.0
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (2)
Affects 1 ecosystem: go (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 | go | All versions | 5.11.0 |
| gopkg.in/src-d/go-git.v4 | go | All versions | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-22Path TraversalMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2023-49569?
- Maliciously crafted Git server replies can lead to path traversal and RCE on go-git clients This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2023-49569?
- CVE-2023-49569 affects github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 and gopkg.in/src-d/go-git.v4. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2023-49569 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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