How severe is CVE-2017-12976?

CVE-2017-12976 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-2017-12976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12976?

CVE-2017-12976 affects Git-annex Project Git-annex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12976?

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-2017-12976 published?

CVE-2017-12976 was published on 2017-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12976

CVE-2017-12976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git-annex Project Git-annex 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Git-annex Project Git-annex
Published: 2017-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

git-annex before 6.20170818 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an ssh URL with an initial dash character in the hostname, as demonstrated by an ssh://-eProxyCommand= URL, a related issue to CVE-2017-9800, CVE-2017-12836, CVE-2017-1000116, and CVE-2017-1000117.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12976?: git-annex before 6.20170818 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an ssh URL with an initial dash character in the hostname, as demonstrated by an ssh://-eProxyCommand= URL, a related issue to CVE-2017-9800, CVE-2017-12836, CVE-2017-1000116, and CVE-2017-1000117.
How severe is CVE-2017-12976?: CVE-2017-12976 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-2017-12976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12976?: CVE-2017-12976 affects Git-annex Project Git-annex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12976?: 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-2017-12976 published?: CVE-2017-12976 was published on 2017-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:git-annex_project:git-annex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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