CVE-2024-6257

Summary

CVE-2024-6257 refers to a vulnerability in HashiCorp's go-getter library. Hackers can manipulate the library into executing a Git update on a Git Configuration that has been maliciously modified. This unintended execution can result in arbitrary code execution, posing a significant security risk for affected systems. Users are encouraged to update their go-getter libraries to mitigate this vulnerability. HashiCorp has released patches to address the issue. It is advised that organizations implement secure coding practices and regularly update their software to protect against similar vulnerabilities.

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