This is the current version. · Released:
Installer files 2.56.0.3
| Architecture | Type | Scope | File size | Download | SHA256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64-bit | EXE (Inno Setup) | Current user | — | github.com | VirusTotal |
| 64-bit | EXE (Inno Setup) | All users | — | github.com | VirusTotal |
| ARM64 | EXE (Inno Setup) | Current user | — | github.com | VirusTotal |
| ARM64 | EXE (Inno Setup) | All users | — | github.com | VirusTotal |
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Release notes
Changes since Git for Windows v2.56.0(2) (October 5th 2026)
This is a security fix release, addressing the eMudhra Intermediate CA Compromise. It also addresses Git LFS' CVE-2026-105803 by upgrading to v3.8.1.
New Features
- Comes with OpenSSH v10.6.P1.
- Comes with cURL v8.23.0.
- Comes with Git LFS v3.8.1.https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.56.0.windows.3
