---
title: "Securing Git: Addressing 5 new vulnerabilities"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/securing-git-addressing-5-new-vulnerabilities-btxj8fsru
source_url: https://github.blog/2024-05-14-securing-git-addressing-5-new-vulnerabilities/
type: article
source: "GitHub Blog"
published: 2024-05-14T17:13:03.814Z
updated: 2024-05-14T17:13:03.215Z
tags: ["security", "cyber", "git"]
reading_time: 5
upvotes: 5
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# Securing Git: Addressing 5 new vulnerabilities

**[GitHub Blog](https://daily.dev/sources/ghblog)** · 5 min read · 5 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Git v2.45.1 has been released to address five vulnerabilities related to cloning repositories, including Remote Code Execution issues. Upgrading to the latest version is essential for protection. The release also includes several defense-in-depth updates to enhance security.

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Tags: [#security](https://daily.dev/tags/security), [#cyber](https://daily.dev/tags/cyber), [#git](https://daily.dev/tags/git)

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