CVE-2025-52480: Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the Ge

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-52480?

registrator: upgrade to 1.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-52480 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52480 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-2025-52480 affect?

CVE-2025-52480 affects registrator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the General registry. Prior to version 1.9.5, if the clone URL returned by GitHub is malicious (or can be injected using upstream vulner

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-52480?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-52480 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting registrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the General registry. Prior to version 1.9.5, if the clone URL returned by GitHub is malicious (or can be injected using upstream vulnerabilities), an argument injection is possible in the `gettreesha()` function. This can then lead to a potential remote code execution. Users should upgrade immediately to v1.9.5 to receive a patch. All prior ve

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2025-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: julialang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

julialang registrator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.5

Fixed in: 1.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy registrator || rpm -q registrator || registrator --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade registrator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade registrator

Note

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

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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-2025-52480?

registrator: upgrade to 1.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-52480 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52480 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-2025-52480 affect?

CVE-2025-52480 affects registrator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the General registry. Prior to version 1.9.5, if the clone URL returned by GitHub is malicious (or can be injected using upstream vulner

How urgent is CVE-2025-52480?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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