PatchTheCVECVE-2022-25900: All versions of package git-clone are vulnerable to Command Injection due to insecure usage of the --upload-pa
CVE-2022-25900 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting git-clone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package git-clone are vulnerable to Command Injection due to insecure usage of the --upload-pack feature of git.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-88 |
| Published | 2022-07-01 |
| 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-2022-25900?
git-clone: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-25900 being exploited?
CVE-2022-25900 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-2022-25900 affect?
CVE-2022-25900 affects git-clone. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). All versions of package git-clone are vulnerable to Command Injection due to insecure usage of the --upload-pack feature of git.
How urgent is CVE-2022-25900?
Priority 61/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action