CVE-2022-42906: powerline-gitstatus (aka Powerline Gitstatus) before 1.3.2 allows arbitrary code execution

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-42906?

powerline gitstatus: upgrade to 1.3.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-42906 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42906 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-42906 affect?

CVE-2022-42906 affects powerline gitstatus, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). powerline-gitstatus (aka Powerline Gitstatus) before 1.3.2 allows arbitrary code execution. git repositories can contain per-repository configuration that changes the behavior of git, including running arbitrary commands. When using powerli

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-42906?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-42906 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting powerline gitstatus, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

powerline-gitstatus (aka Powerline Gitstatus) before 1.3.2 allows arbitrary code execution. git repositories can contain per-repository configuration that changes the behavior of git, including running arbitrary commands. When using powerline-gitstatus, changing to a directory automatically runs git commands in order to display information about the current repository in the prompt. If an attacker can convince a user to change their current direc

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2022-10-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · powerline gitstatus project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-13 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powerline gitstatus project powerline gitstatus UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.2

Fixed in: 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerline-gitstatus || rpm -q powerline-gitstatus || powerline-gitstatus --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerline-gitstatus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerline-gitstatus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-42906?

powerline gitstatus: upgrade to 1.3.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-42906 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42906 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-2022-42906 affect?

CVE-2022-42906 affects powerline gitstatus, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). powerline-gitstatus (aka Powerline Gitstatus) before 1.3.2 allows arbitrary code execution. git repositories can contain per-repository configuration that changes the behavior of git, including running arbitrary commands. When using powerli

How urgent is CVE-2022-42906?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

References

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