HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-25912
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25912

CWE-78Published: December 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The simple-git package is vulnerable to remote code execution when the ext transport protocol is enabled. This critical 9.8 CVSS vulnerability is remotely exploitable and stems from an incomplete previous fix.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade simple-git to version 3.15.0 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25912 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

simple-git_project1 product(s)
simple-git
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221
PATCHhttps://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532
PATCHhttps://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.15.0
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.15.0

All References (10)

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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/main/docs/PLUGIN-UNSAFE-ACTIONS.md%23overriding-allowed-protocolsBroken Link
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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.15.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/main/docs/PLUGIN-UNSAFE-ACTIONS.md%23overriding-allowed-protocolsBroken Link
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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/774648049eb3e628379e292ea172dccaba610504Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.15.0Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3153532Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-25912
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 6, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-25912 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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