This is a common problem that happen a lot and can be fixed for very cheap and very easy. Examine the rubber washer inside and replace if needed.
Here is greg showing how to fix a leaking hose connector.
How to fix a leaky hose attachment.
Reconnect the hose coupling and tighten.
Steps to follow to fix the hose leak step 1.
You have to cut off the hose smoothly as long as you need to remove.
The brass is soft so go slowly and be careful not to drill into the valve threads.
Change the gasket with o ring for.
Repair a garden hose end leaking at the faucet coupling or nozzle connections cost less than 2 to fix take only a few minutes to repair.
Just watch this short video to see how to.
To remove the faulty vacuum breaker youll first have to remove the setscrews.
Reattach and you will notice fewer leaks or even none at all.
Take a screw driver and attached the clamp onto the hose.
Use a small drill bit and drill down next to the setscrew.
Be careful trying to reattach the items as your hands will be slick.
Detach the hose from other hoses or devices and thoroughly lube the threads of each with petroleum jelly.
Wrap the threads on the coupling connection with plumbers tape.
Unscrew the coupling at the end of the hose with either a pair of pliers or wrench if this is where the leak is coming from.
Replace the rubber hose washer inside female end of the connector.
The vacuum breaker screws onto the water valve and locks into place with a tamper proof setscrew.
Leaky connections waste water.
Another option is to use a rubber washer.
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