Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.
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This critical-severity CVE scores 9.8 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit-prediction score not yet available (the EPSS model rescores nightly; freshly-published CVEs typically appear within 48 hours). GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.
November 5, 2020
November 21, 2024
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs | — | 2.12.1 | — |
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 GitHub PoCs). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
Git Remote Code Execution via git-lfs (CVE-2020-27955)
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