CVE-2025-48384
Published: August 25, 2025
Official Description
Git contains a link following vulnerability that stems from Git’s inconsistent handling of carriage return characters in configuration files.
CISA KEV Advisory
Git Link Following Vulnerability
Git contains a link following vulnerability that stems from Git’s inconsistent handling of carriage return characters in configuration files.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Git allows for link following due to how it inconsistently handles carriage return characters in configuration files. While a CVSS score is not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.00456 indicate confirmed exploitation and a notable likelihood of future exploitation, making it an urgent concern for systems using Git.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This means attackers are actively leveraging this flaw.
Administrators should ensure all Git installations are updated to the latest secure versions. Reviewing and sanitizing Git configuration files for unexpected carriage return characters is also recommended to prevent exploitation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-48384 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-48384 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-48384 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1