CVE-2019-10776: In "index.js" file line 240, the run command executes the git command with a user controlled variable called r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-10776?

git-diff-apply: upgrade to 0.22.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-10776 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10776 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-10776 affect?

CVE-2019-10776 affects git-diff-apply. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In "index.js" file line 240, the run command executes the git command with a user controlled variable called remoteUrl. This affects git-diff-apply all versions prior to 0.22.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-10776?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-10776 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting git-diff-apply. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In "index.js" file line 240, the run command executes the git command with a user controlled variable called remoteUrl. This affects git-diff-apply all versions prior to 0.22.2.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: git-diff-apply project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-07 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git-diff-apply project git-diff-apply UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.22.2

Fixed in: 0.22.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy git-diff-apply || rpm -q git-diff-apply || git-diff-apply --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.22.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade git-diff-apply

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git-diff-apply

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-10776?

git-diff-apply: upgrade to 0.22.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10776 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10776 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-10776 affect?

CVE-2019-10776 affects git-diff-apply. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In "index.js" file line 240, the run command executes the git command with a user controlled variable called remoteUrl. This affects git-diff-apply all versions prior to 0.22.2.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10776?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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