CVE-2022-25912

Public Exploit
Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Description

The package simple-git before 3.15.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when enabling the ext transport protocol, which makes it exploitable via clone() method. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of [CVE-2022-24066](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-2434306).

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 38.02% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a simple-git
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221 patch third party advisory exploit
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532 patch third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.15.0 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/main/docs/PLUGIN-UNSAFE-ACTIONS.md%23overriding-allowed-protocols broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25912?
CVE-2022-25912 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25912?
To fix CVE-2022-25912, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-25912 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25912 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25912?
CVE-2022-25912 affects n/a simple-git.
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