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CVE-2026-28292

Simple-git remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.34%
  1. 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

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Simple-git≥ 3.15.0 < 3.32.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Simple-git≥ 3.32.2

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.