CVE-2019-19604: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2019-19604: Arbitrary command execution is possible in Git before 2.20.2, 2.21.x before 2.21.1, 2.22.x before 2.22.2, 2...

Arbitrary command execution is possible in Git before 2.20.2, 2.21.x before 2.21.1, 2.22.x before 2.22.2, 2.23.x before 2.23.1, and 2.24.x before 2.24.1 because a "git submodule update" operation can run commands found in the .gitmodules file of a malicious repository.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 02:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-19604 lets a malicious Git repository turn a normal submodule update into command execution on the user's machine. Business risk is highest where developers or build systems fetch unfamiliar repositories with vulnerable Git versions. Exposure centers on developer workstations, CI runners, build images, and automation using vulnerable Git versions and running submodule updates against untrusted or compromised repositories. Prioritize remediation where software supply-chain workflows touch external repositories. This is not documented as actively exploited in the bundle, but command execution through developer tooling can affect source integrity and build environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Git to 2.20.2, 2.21.1, 2.22.2, 2.23.1, 2.24.1, or later.; Apply distribution vendor updates from Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Gentoo, or your platform vendor.; Avoid submodule updates on untrusted repositories until affected Git installations are updated..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 03:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 10, 2019, 23:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-security/disclosures/blob/master/003_git_submodule/advisory.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/git/git/master/Documentation/RelNotes/2.24.1.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://public-inbox.org/git/xmqqr21cqcn9.fsf%40gitster-ct.c.googlers.com/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
DSA-4581CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
FEDORA-2019-c841bcc3b9CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2019-1cec196e20CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
GLSA-202003-30CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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