CVE-2025-22165: High severity Atlassian Sourcetree for Mac vulnerability
This Medium severity ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 4.2.8 of Sourcetree for Mac.
This ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 5.9, allows a locally authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code which has high impact to confidentiality, high impact to integrity, high impact to availability, and requires user interaction.
Atlassian recommends that Sourcetree for Mac users upgrade to the latest version. If you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions. See the release notes https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/download-archives .
You can download the latest version of Sourcetree for Mac from the download center https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/download-archives .
This vulnerability was found through the Atlassian Bug Bounty Program by Karol Mazurek (AFINE).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22165?
CVE-2025-22165 has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.9.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22165?
To remediate CVE-2025-22165, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Sourcetree for Mac.
What is CVE-2025-22165?
CVE-2025-22165 is an Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability affecting Sourcetree for Mac version 4.2.8 and later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22165?
Users of Atlassian Sourcetree for Mac versions 4.2.8 and above are affected by CVE-2025-22165.
What kind of attack does CVE-2025-22165 enable?
CVE-2025-22165 allows a locally authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.