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Git daemon
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Git daemon

Anonymous Git serving

:9418 4 guides 2 phases
1 min read Updated: Jul 13, 2026

What is Git daemon?
Git daemon serves repositories over the git protocol, often used for fast read-only distribution.

Common security issues

  • Anonymous repository access exposing source code

  • Secrets in history: keys, tokens, config files, old credentials

  • Overly broad export settings exposing unintended repos

  • Internal project disclosure that speeds up exploitation elsewhere

Enumeration

Detect Git daemon, list refs, and find exposed repos with credentials

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Exploitation

Clone repos and mine Git history for secrets and credentials

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