How severe is CVE-2024-32478?

CVE-2024-32478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-32478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32478?

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

Does CVE-2024-32478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30287.

When was CVE-2024-32478 published?

CVE-2024-32478 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32478

CVE-2024-32478 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30287
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32478?: Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper. Prior to 2.5.0, the Debian package does not set root ownership on installed files. This allows user 1001 on a multi-user system can replace binary and gain other users' privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-32478?: CVE-2024-32478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-32478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-32478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30287.
When was CVE-2024-32478 published?: CVE-2024-32478 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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