Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-27955?

Affected: Git Large File Storage (Git Large File Storage Project) versions 2.12.0; git-lfs (bitnami) versions >= 2.12.0; github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-27955 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-27955 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-27955?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-27955?

Fixed versions are available, including git-lfs 2.12.1, git-lfs 3.2.0-1.ph4, git-lfs NA.

How urgently should CVE-2020-27955 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-27955

CriticalPublic exploit

Git LFS can execute a Git binary from the current directory

Published Feb 11, 2022 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-git-lfs-2020-27955, GHSA-4g4p-42wc-9f3m

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-27955 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Git Large File Storage (Git Large File Storage Project), git-lfs (bitnami), github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs (go).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including git-lfs 2.12.1, git-lfs 3.2.0-1.ph4, git-lfs NA.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

82%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.

Affected Products

10 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Git Large File StorageGit Large File Storage Project	2.12.0	n/a
git-lfsbitnami	>= 2.12.0	2.12.1
github.com/git-lfs/git-lfsgo	See advisory	2.12.1

Patched Releases

git-lfs

2.12.1, 3.2.0-1.ph4, NA

github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs

2.12.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 11, 2022
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Git LFS 2.12.0 allows Remote Code Execution.
Affected: Git Large File Storage (Git Large File Storage Project) versions 2.12.0; git-lfs (bitnami) versions >= 2.12.0; github.com/git-lfs/git-lfs (go). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including git-lfs 2.12.1, git-lfs 3.2.0-1.ph4, git-lfs NA.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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