CVE-2014-9938

CVE-2014-9938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git-scm Git with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.

Key facts

Description

contrib/completion/git-prompt.sh in Git before 1.9.3 does not sanitize branch names in the PS1 variable, allowing a malicious repository to cause code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9938?
contrib/completion/git-prompt.sh in Git before 1.9.3 does not sanitize branch names in the PS1 variable, allowing a malicious repository to cause code execution.
How severe is CVE-2014-9938?
CVE-2014-9938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9938 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9938?
CVE-2014-9938 affects Git-scm Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9938?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9938 published?
CVE-2014-9938 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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