CVE-2024-32478
Git Credential Manager (GCM)'s Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files
Description
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' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.
INFO
Published Date :
April 19, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 7:29 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'git-ecosystem', 'product': 'git-credential-manager', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2.5.0'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:git-ecosystem:git-credential-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'git-ecosystem', 'product': 'git-credential-manager', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.5.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-32478', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-07-26T15:03:15.465162Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9 Added Reference https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vq -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-3c3g-h9rx-f7vq [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/commit/d9ac33c5b1478383672b4425f5ecf875a62efba9 [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-732 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N