CVE-2022-24437: The package git-pull-or-clone before 2.0.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to the use of the --upload-

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-24437 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting git-pull-or-clone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package git-pull-or-clone before 2.0.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to the use of the --upload-pack feature of git which is also supported for git clone. The source includes the use of the secure child process API spawn(). However, the outpath parameter passed to it may be a command-line argument to the git clone command and result in arbitrary command injection.

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-88
Published	2022-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: git-pull-or-clone project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-01 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git-pull-or-clone project git-pull-or-clone UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.2

Fixed in: 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls git-pull-or-clone

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.2

npm install git-pull-or-clone@">=2.0.2"

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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-2022-24437?

git-pull-or-clone: upgrade to 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24437 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24437 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-2022-24437 affect?

CVE-2022-24437 affects git-pull-or-clone. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The package git-pull-or-clone before 2.0.2 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to the use of the --upload-pack feature of git which is also supported for git clone. The source includes the use of the secure child process API spawn(). Ho

How urgent is CVE-2022-24437?

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

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