Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Nov 5, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-27955
CVE-2020-27955
Description
Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/git-lfs/git-lfsGo | < 2.12.1 | 2.12.1 |
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:git_large_file_storage_project:git_large_file_storage:2.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- osv-coords2 versions
>= 2.12.0, < 2.12.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.12.0, < 2.12.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.12.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
10- packetstormsecurity.com/files/159923/git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164180/Git-git-lfs-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/1nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- exploitbox.ionvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- legalhackers.com/advisories/Git-LFS-RCE-Exploit-CVE-2020-27955.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-4g4p-42wc-9f3mghsaADVISORY
- github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/releasesnvdRelease NotesThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- legalhackers.comnvdThird Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27955ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs/security/advisories/GHSA-4g4p-42wc-9f3mghsaWEB
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