What is CVE-2024-32478?

CVE-2024-32478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Git-ecosystem Git-credential-manager, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 6.9/10. Published 2024-04-19.

How severe is CVE-2024-32478?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.9 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Git-ecosystem Git-credential-manager

CVE-2024-32478

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privil…

EPSS: 0.002 (9.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Git-ecosystem Git-credential-manager — versions < 2.5.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32478?: CVE-2024-32478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Git-ecosystem Git-credential-manager, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 6.9/10. Published 2024-04-19.
How severe is CVE-2024-32478?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.9 out of 10.