Git maintenance releases fix six flaws back to v2.27.0
Original title: git: v2.56.1 and older maintenance release fixes for six vulnerabilitie
Fixed builds run from v2.50.2 through v2.56.1; older than v2.50 stay affected but unmaintained.
The Git project released updates on November 10, 2026, fixing six vulnerabilities. Johannes Schindelin said every supported platform is affected in some way and every Git version back to v2.27.0 is in scope. Maintenance fixes are v2.50.2, v2.51.3, v2.52.1, v2.53.1, v2.54.1, v2.55.1 and v2.56.1. Releases older than v2.50 are affected but no longer receive maintenance updates.
Unconfirmed: The snippet does not identify the six vulnerabilities, their severity, or any exploitation.
- Johannes Schindelin posted the announcement on November 11.
- Versions older than v2.50 remain affected but are outside maintenance support.
- The note does not name the six vulnerabilities or state their severity.
Impact: Six Git vulnerabilities; specific impact not stated
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Git | All versions back to v2.27.0 | v2.50.2, v2.51.3, v2.52.1, v2.53.1, v2.54.1, v2.55.1, v2.56.1 |
- 1.Upgrade supported Git installs to v2.50.2, v2.51.3, v2.52.1, v2.53.1, v2.54.1, v2.55.1, or v2.56.1.
From the original article
Posted by Johannes Schindelin on Nov 11 Team, The Git project released new versions on November 10th, 2026, addressing six vulnerabilities. All supported platforms are affected in one way or another, and all Git versions back to v2. 27.
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