CVE-2014-6274: git-annex (CVSS 7.5)

Description

git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not encrypted as they were supposed to be. This issue affects git-annex: from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-311

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
git-annex_project	git-annex	3.20121126 — 5.20140919

References

Other References

https://git-annex.branchable.com/upgrades/insecure_embedded_creds/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6274? +

git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not encrypted as they were supposed to be. This issue affects git-annex: from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-6274? +

CVE-2014-6274 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6274? +

CVE-2014-6274 affects products from git-annex_project, specifically: git-annex. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2014-6274? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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