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CVE-2016-9274

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Published: Nov 11, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Git 1.x for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse git.exe file in the current working directory. NOTE: 2.x is unaffected.

Affected (1)

Git For Windows Project
1 product
Git For Windows
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Git For Windows
From 1.0.0 to 1.9.4

Related CWEs

CWE-426
Untrusted Search Path
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

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