CVE-2022-25912: Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Published Dec 6, 2022
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Updated

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.

Other sources

The package simple-git before 3.15.0 is 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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/simple-git<3.15.0
3.15.0
Simple-git Project Simple-git Node.js<3.15.0

Event History

Dec 6, 2022
CVE Published
05:15 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
06:30 AM
Dec 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25912?

CVE-2022-25912 is a vulnerability in the package simple-git before version 3.15.0 that allows remote code execution (RCE) via the `clone()` method when the `ext` transport protocol is enabled.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-25912?

CVE-2022-25912 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-25912?

To fix CVE-2022-25912, you should update the simple-git package to version 3.15.0 or higher.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-25912?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-25912 is CWE-78.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25912?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-25912 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25912), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504), [GitHub Plugin Unsafe Actions](https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/main/docs/PLUGIN-UNSAFE-ACTIONS.md%23overriding-allowed-protocols)

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