CVE-2022-1440: Command Injection vulnerability in git-interface@2.1.1 in GitHub repository yarkeev/git-interface prior to 2.1

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1440 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting git-interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Command Injection vulnerability in git-interface@2.1.1 in GitHub repository yarkeev/git-interface prior to 2.1.2. If both are provided by user input, then the use of a `--upload-pack` command-line argument feature of git is also supported for `git clone`, which would then allow for any operating system command to be spawned by the attacker.

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	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2022-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: git-interface project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-22 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git-interface project git-interface UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.2

Fixed in: 2.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls git-interface

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.2

npm install git-interface@">=2.1.2"

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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-2022-1440?

git-interface: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1440 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1440 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-2022-1440 affect?

CVE-2022-1440 affects git-interface. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Command Injection vulnerability in git-interface@2.1.1 in GitHub repository yarkeev/git-interface prior to 2.1.2. If both are provided by user input, then the use of a `--upload-pack` command-line argument feature of git is also supported f

How urgent is CVE-2022-1440?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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