How severe is CVE-2024-21531?

CVE-2024-21531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-21531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21531?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-21531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3122.

When was CVE-2024-21531 published?

CVE-2024-21531 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21531

CVE-2024-21531 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3122
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2024-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of the package git-shallow-clone are vulnerable to Command injection due to missing sanitization or mitigation flags in the process variable of the gitShallowClone function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21531?: All versions of the package git-shallow-clone are vulnerable to Command injection due to missing sanitization or mitigation flags in the process variable of the gitShallowClone function.
How severe is CVE-2024-21531?: CVE-2024-21531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-21531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3122.
When was CVE-2024-21531 published?: CVE-2024-21531 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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