How severe is CVE-2022-24433?

CVE-2022-24433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24433?

CVE-2022-24433 affects Simple-git Project Simple-git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24433?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-24433 published?

CVE-2022-24433 was published on 2022-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24433

CVE-2022-24433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple-git Project Simple-git with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Simple-git Project Simple-git
Published: 2022-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package simple-git before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection via argument injection. When calling the .fetch(remote, branch, handlerFn) function, both the remote and branch parameters are passed to the git fetch subcommand. By injecting some git options it was possible to get arbitrary command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24433?: The package simple-git before 3.3.0 are vulnerable to Command Injection via argument injection. When calling the .fetch(remote, branch, handlerFn) function, both the remote and branch parameters are passed to the git fetch subcommand. By injecting some git options it was possible to get arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-24433?: CVE-2022-24433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24433?: CVE-2022-24433 affects Simple-git Project Simple-git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24433?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-24433 published?: CVE-2022-24433 was published on 2022-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple-git_project:simple-git:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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