CVE-2026-41506

4.7 MEDIUM
Published: May 08, 2026 Modified: May 12, 2026
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Description

go-git is an extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. Prior to versions 5.18.0 and 6.0.0-alpha.2, go-git may leak HTTP authentication credentials when following redirects during smart-HTTP clone and fetch operations. This issue has been patched in versions 5.18.0 and 6.0.0-alpha.2.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/go-git/go-git/releases/tag/v5.18.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Product Release Notes
https://github.com/go-git/go-git/releases/tag/v6.0.0-alpha.2
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Product Release Notes
https://github.com/go-git/go-git/security/advisories/GHSA-3xc5-wrhm-f963
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

go-git_project