What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8969?

CVE-2015-8969 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-8969?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-8969. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8969?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-8969. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Git Fastclone CVE-2015-8969

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2016-11-03 support@hackerone.com

Command Injection Git Fastclone

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 03, 2016 - 10:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

git-fastclone before 1.0.5 passes user modifiable strings directly to a shell command. An attacker can execute malicious commands by modifying the strings that are passed as arguments to "cd " and "git clone " commands in the library.

AnalysisAI

git-fastclone before 1.0.5 passes user modifiable strings directly to a shell command. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. git-fastclone before 1.0.5 passes user modifiable strings directly to a shell command. An attacker can execute malicious commands by modifying the strings that are passed as arguments to "cd " and "git clone " commands in the library. Affected products include: Squareup Git-Fastclone. Version information: before 1.0.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.