CVE-2016-9274: git_for_windows_project git_for_windows Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-11-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9274 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in git_for_windows_project git_for_windows. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 11-11-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (youtube.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Git_for_windows_project1 product
- git_for_windows≥ 1.0.0, ≤ 1.9.4
1 vendor · 1 product