CVE-2024-51990
Path traversal via crafted Git repositories in jj
Description
jj, or Jujutsu, is a Git-compatible VCS written in rust. In affected versions specially crafted Git repositories can cause `jj` to write files outside the clone. This issue has been addressed in version 0.23.0. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid cloning repos from unknown sources.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2024, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 8:06 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-51990.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/martinvonz/jj/security/advisories/GHSA-88h5-6w7m-5w56 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-51990 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-51990
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'martinvonz', 'product': 'jj', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 0.23.0'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:martinvonz:jj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'martinvonz', 'product': 'jj', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '0.23.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-51990', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-11-07T16:55:04.636117Z'} -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description jj, or Jujutsu, is a Git-compatible VCS written in rust. In affected versions specially crafted Git repositories can cause `jj` to write files outside the clone. This issue has been addressed in version 0.23.0. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid cloning repos from unknown sources. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/martinvonz/jj/security/advisories/GHSA-88h5-6w7m-5w56 [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-22 Added CVSS V4.0 GitHub, Inc. CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X