RCE in Simple-Git Project
CVE-2022-25912
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).
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.031 (87.5th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 87th percentile — 87.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.028 · newest: 0.031 · change: +0.003
Affected products
- Simple-Git Project
- Simple-Git — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git@3.15.0 (Third Party Advisory, Release Notes)
- github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/main/docs/PLUGIN-UNSAFE-ACTIONS.md#overriding-a… (Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25912?
- CVE-2022-25912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple-Git Project, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-12-06.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25912?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-25912 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.