CVE-2022-47318: ruby-git versions prior to v1.13.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary ruby code by

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-47318?

ruby-git: upgrade to 1.13.0; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-47318 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47318 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-2022-47318 affect?

CVE-2022-47318 affects ruby-git, debian linux, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). ruby-git versions prior to v1.13.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary ruby code by having a user to load a repository containing a specially crafted filename to the product. This vulnerability is different from C

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-47318?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-47318 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting ruby-git, debian linux, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ruby-git versions prior to v1.13.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary ruby code by having a user to load a repository containing a specially crafted filename to the product. This vulnerability is different from CVE-2022-46648.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: debian · fedoraproject · ruby-git project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-17 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ruby-git project ruby-git UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.13.0

Fixed in: 1.13.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruby-git || rpm -q ruby-git || ruby-git --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruby-git

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruby-git

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.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 37

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 37

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-2022-47318?

ruby-git: upgrade to 1.13.0; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47318 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47318 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-2022-47318 affect?

CVE-2022-47318 affects ruby-git, debian linux, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). ruby-git versions prior to v1.13.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary ruby code by having a user to load a repository containing a specially crafted filename to the product. This vulnerability is different from C

How urgent is CVE-2022-47318?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-46648 HIGH 8.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE ruby-git versions prior to v1.13.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary ruby code by

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