CVE-2022-25766: The package ungit before 1.5.20 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via argument injection

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ungit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package ungit before 1.5.20 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via argument injection. The issue occurs when calling the /api/fetch endpoint. User controlled values (remote and ref) are passed to the git fetch command. By injecting some git options it was possible to get arbitrary command execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	34.5% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2022-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: ungit project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ungit project ungit UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.20

Fixed in: 1.5.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls ungit

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.20

npm install ungit@">=1.5.20"

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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-2022-25766?

ungit: upgrade to 1.5.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25766 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25766 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-2022-25766 affect?

CVE-2022-25766 affects ungit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The package ungit before 1.5.20 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via argument injection. The issue occurs when calling the /api/fetch endpoint. User controlled values (remote and ref) are passed to the git fetch command. By inj

How urgent is CVE-2022-25766?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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