CVE-2014-6274

S3 and Glacier remotes creds embedded in the git repo were not encrypted

Description

git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not encrypted as they were supposed to be. This issue affects git-annex: from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: git-annex git-annex
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git-annex.branchable.com/upgrades/insecure_embedded_creds/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6274?
CVE-2014-6274 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-6274?
To fix CVE-2014-6274, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-6274 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-6274 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-6274?
CVE-2014-6274 affects git-annex git-annex.
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