RCE in J6t Gitk
CVE-2025-27614
Gitk is a Tcl/Tk based Git history browser. Starting with 2.41.0, a Git repository can be crafted in such a way that with some social engineering a user who has cloned the repository can be tricked into running any script (e.g., Bourne she…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.003 (23.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- J6t Gitk — versions >= 2.41.0, < 2.43.7, >= 2.44.0, < 2.44.4, >= 2.45.0, < 2.45.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-27614?
- CVE-2025-27614 is a high-severity vulnerability in J6t Gitk, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2025-07-10.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27614?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-27614 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.