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.

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

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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
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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'}

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Severity : Important

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

Links: CVE-2026-114466 - Bugzilla

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