{"id":86542,"date":"2026-02-24T15:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:28:38","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T06:00:00","slug":"cve-2014-6274-unencrypted-aws-credentials-in-git-annex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2014-6274-unencrypted-aws-credentials-in-git-annex\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2014-6274: Unencrypted AWS Credentials in git-annex<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2014-6274 vulnerability refers to a significant flaw discovered in git-annex, affecting the versions from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919. This vulnerability poses a serious threat to data security and integrity as the AWS credentials that are supposed to be encrypted are stored in plaintext, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2014-6274
\nSeverity: High (7.5 CVSS)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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\r\n \r\n \"Ameeba\r\n <\/a>\r\n Share secrets securely\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Ameeba is private infrastructure for communication and sensitive work built on encrypted identity instead of exposed corporate identity systems.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Passwords, credentials, confidential files, screenshots, internal discussions, sensitive AI context, and private coordination should not become exposed across ordinary communication platforms.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n