HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-31012
HIGH

CVE-2022-31012

CWE-426Published: July 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Git for Windows is a fork of Git that contains Windows-specific patches. This vulnerability in versions prior to 2.37.1 lets Git for Windows' installer execute a binary into `C:\mingw64\bin\git.exe` by mistake. This only happens upon a fresh install, not when upgrading Git for Windows. A patch is included in version 2.37.1. Two workarounds are available. Create the `C:\mingw64` folder and remove read/write access from this folder, or disallow arbitrary authenticated users to create folders in `C:\`.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31012 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.3.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

gitforwindows1 product(s)
git
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.37.1.windows.1
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gjrj-fxvp-hjj2
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.37.1.windows.1
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gjrj-fxvp-hjj2

All References (4)

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https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.37.1.windows.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gjrj-fxvp-hjj2Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.37.1.windows.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-gjrj-fxvp-hjj2Mitigation · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-31012
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-426
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 12, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-31012 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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