# CVE-2014-6274: git-annex: git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pub...

CVE-2014-6274 is fixed in git-annex on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2014-6274, released June 26, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6274
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2025

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | git-annex Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.20140919 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2014-6274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2014-6274.md) | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Linux | git-annex Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.20140919 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2014-6274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2014-6274.md) | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Linux | git-annex Debian 14 | 5.20140919 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2014-6274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2014-6274.md) | Jun 26, 2025 |

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