PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28422: All versions of package git-archive are vulnerable to Command Injection via the exports function.
CVE-2020-28422 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting git-archive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package git-archive are vulnerable to Command Injection via the exports function.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2022-07-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-28422?
git-archive: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28422 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28422 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-2020-28422 affect?
CVE-2020-28422 affects git-archive. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). All versions of package git-archive are vulnerable to Command Injection via the exports function.
How urgent is CVE-2020-28422?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.