CVE-2022-25912

Name: CVE-2022-25912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-06T05:15:11.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25912 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.78%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple-Git Project	Simple-Git	< 3.15.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25912?

How severe is CVE-2022-25912?

CVE-2022-25912 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25912?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST