The current version of Git is 2.56.0 (as of 30/09/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists this vulnerability in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. What CISA does not carry does not appear in this list — even where it is being exploited.
- CVE-2025-48384Git Link Following Vulnerability
8.0 high · over the network, with a basic account, needs user action · CISA deadline was 15 Sept 25
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- git für Windows: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Manipulation von Dateien und DoS
WID-SEC-W-2026-3611 · 29 Sept
- git: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen
WID-SEC-W-2026-2973 · 24 Aug
- git: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2022-1790 · 12 Jun
Git at a glance
Git is the standard version-control system, on practically every developer and CI machine. The project ships releases in an unhurried cadence; security fixes occasionally address flaws in how Git handles repositories, submodules or credential helpers — and because Git runs over untrusted repositories, those matter.
For admins Git usually comes from the distribution or a vendor package. For the periodic Git security advisories, check that the patched version is installed, especially on build systems and shared servers where untrusted repositories are cloned. New versions bring features and fixes. Credential helpers store secrets — protect them. On Windows, Git for Windows bundles additional components that carry their own updates. Keep CI and developer machines on a current, supported Git.
Support cycles (endoflife.date)
| Cycle | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2.55 | 2.55.0 | – |
| 2.54 | 2.54.0 | – |
| 2.53 | – | End of Life |
| 2.52 | – | – |
| 2.51 | 2.51.2 | End of Life |
| 2.50 | 2.50.1 | End of Life |
| 2.49 | 2.49.1 | End of Life |
| 2.48 | 2.48.2 | End of Life |
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.56.0 | STABLE | 30/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 2.55.0 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of Git?
- Git 2.56.0, released 30/09/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the Git release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new Git updates?
- Tick Git off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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