CVE-2022-25860 Remote code execution in simple-git
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via improper input sanitization in simple-git methods, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-25860?
CVE-2022-25860 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in simple-git, published on 24 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of the package simple-git before 3.16.0 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via the clone(), pull(), push() and listRemote() methods, due to improper input sanitization. This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix of [CVE-2022-25912](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-3112221).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25860?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including simple-git. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
simple-git npm | All versions | 3.16.0 |
simple-git npm | All versions | 3.16.0 |
Products include Simple-Git Project Simple-Git.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25860?
Upgrade simple-git to 3.16.0 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2022-25860 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-25860 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in simple-git
- CVE-2026-28292 simple-git has blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin bypass via case-insensitive protocol.allow config key that enables RCE
- CVE-2026-102828 simple-git unsafe-operation guard does not block trailer command configuration
- CVE-2026-6951 simple-git is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2026-102826 simple-git allows command execution through unblocked Git configuration includes
- CVE-2026-102827 simple-git: unsafe-operations plugin bypass via git long-option abbreviation (--receive-p/--exe) -> command execution (residual of CVE-2026-28291)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w5j-4mwv-2wj8, ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2022-25860.