Description
Arbitrary data can be read or written through git-fast-import(1) and git-fast-export(1) features not marked unsafe
Published: 2026-11-12
Score: 4.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 2.50.2, 2.51.3, 2.52.1, 2.53.1, 2.54.1, 2.55.1, 2.56.1 or above.

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History

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in Git. Certain features within the fast-import utility do not properly restrict file system operations, allowing access to arbitrary paths outside the intended directory. By supplying crafted fast-import instructions, an attacker can access arbitrary file paths on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification. Arbitrary data can be read or written through git-fast-import(1) and git-fast-export(1) features not marked unsafe
Title git: git: Arbitrary file system access via fast-import features Insufficient Granularity of Access Control in Git
First Time appeared Git
Git git
Weaknesses CWE-1220
Vendors & Products Git
Git git
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in Git. Certain features within the fast-import utility do not properly restrict file system operations, allowing access to arbitrary paths outside the intended directory. By supplying crafted fast-import instructions, an attacker can access arbitrary file paths on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification.
Title git: git: Arbitrary file system access via fast-import features
Weaknesses CWE-73
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitLab

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-12T13:13:00.071Z

Reserved: 2026-10-21T15:02:45.478Z

Link: CVE-2026-114466

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-12T14:17:23.203

Modified: 2026-11-12T14:17:23.203

Link: CVE-2026-114466

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-11-10T18:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-114466 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-12T13:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1220

    Insufficient Granularity of Access Control

  • CWE-73

    External Control of File Name or Path