CVE-2021-23632: All versions of package git are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to missing sanitization in the G

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CVE-2021-23632 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting git. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package git are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to missing sanitization in the Git.git method, which allows execution of OS commands rather than just git commands. Steps to Reproduce 1. Create a file named exploit.js with the following content: js var Git = require("git").Git; var repo = new Git("repo-test"); var user_input = "version; date"; repo.git(user_input, function(err, result) { console.log(result); }) 2. In

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2022-03-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: git project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-17 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git project git UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls git

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.5

npm install git@">0.1.5"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-23632?

git: upgrade to newer than 0.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-23632 being exploited?

CVE-2021-23632 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-2021-23632 affect?

CVE-2021-23632 affects git. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). All versions of package git are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to missing sanitization in the Git.git method, which allows execution of OS commands rather than just git commands. Steps to Reproduce 1. Create a file named expl

How urgent is CVE-2021-23632?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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