How severe is CVE-2024-6257?

CVE-2024-6257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6257?

CVE-2024-6257 affects Hashicorp Go-getter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6257?

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.

Does CVE-2024-6257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2209.

When was CVE-2024-6257 published?

CVE-2024-6257 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6257

CVE-2024-6257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hashicorp Go-getter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2209
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hashicorp Go-getter
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6257?: HashiCorp’s go-getter library can be coerced into executing Git update on an existing maliciously modified Git Configuration, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-6257?: CVE-2024-6257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6257?: CVE-2024-6257 affects Hashicorp Go-getter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6257?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-6257 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6257 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2209.
When was CVE-2024-6257 published?: CVE-2024-6257 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-13-hashicorp-go-getter-vulnerable-to-code-execution-on-git-update-via-git-config-manipulation/68081

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:go-getter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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