CVE-2026-28292
Simple-git remote code execution
- Published10 Mar 2026
Description
`simple-git`, an interface for running git commands in any node.js application, has an issue in versions 3.15.0 through 3.32.2 that allows an attacker to bypass two prior CVE fixes (CVE-2022-25860 and CVE-2022-25912) and achieve full remote code execution on the host machine. Version 3.23.0 contains an updated fix for the vulnerability.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-28292
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2446162
- https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/f7042088aa2dac59e3c49a84d7a2f4b26048a257
- https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/security/advisories/GHSA-r275-fr43-pm7q
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-28292.json
- https://www.codeant.ai/security-research/security-research-simple-git-remote-code-execution-cve-2026-28292
- https://www.codeant.ai/security-research/simple-git-remote-code-execution-cve-2026-28292
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-28292 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-28292 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.34%.
How severe is CVE-2026-28292?
CVE-2026-28292 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-28292?
Affected products include Simple-git.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28292?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Simple-git 3.32.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.