# CVE-2022-24975: The --mirror documentation for Git through 2.35.1 does not mention the availability of deleted content, aka the "GitBleed" issue.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-02-11 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The --mirror documentation for Git through 2.35.1 does not mention the availability of deleted content, aka the "GitBleed" issue. This could present a security risk if information-disclosure auditing processes rely on a clone operation without the --mirror option. Note: This has been disputed by multiple 3rd parties who believe this is an intended feature of the git binary and does not pose a security risk.

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## Related

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## References

- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2022/02/11/gitbleed/
- https://github.com/git/git/blob/2dc94da3744bfbbf145eca587a0f5ff480cc5867/Documentation/git-clone.txt#L185-L191
- https://www.aquasec.com/blog/undetected-hard-code-secrets-expose-corporations/
- https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqq4k14qe9g.fsf%40gitster.g/

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