# Git fixes six vulnerabilities, including code execution during recursive clones

Source: [Help Net Security](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/11/git-project-security-updates/) · 2026-11-11 · Security
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/git-fixes-six-vulnerabilities-including-code-execution-during-recursive-clones-8841db87a62d96a1
Kind: security · Impact: high

## In brief

- The Git project released security updates fixing six vulnerabilities.
- The flaws could let attackers execute code, write to unintended files or cause memory corruption.
- Code execution is possible during recursive clones of malicious repositories.

## Why it matters

Cloning or processing untrusted repositories or specially crafted input with an unpatched Git can compromise a developer's machine.

## What to do

- Update Git to a release that includes the security fixes
- Avoid recursive clones of untrusted repositories until patched

## Coverage

- [Git fixes six vulnerabilities, including code execution during recursive clones](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/11/git-project-security-updates/) — Help Net Security, 2026-11-11

Tags: git, security, vulnerability, code-execution, memory-corruption

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