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CVE-2026-28291: simple-git Affected by Command Execution via Option-Parsing Bypass

April 13, 2026 (updated April 14, 2026)

simple-git enables running native Git commands from JavaScript. Some commands accept options that allow executing another command; because this is very dangerous, execution is denied unless the user explicitly allows it. This vulnerability allows a malicious actor who can control the options to execute other commands even in a “safe” state where the user has not explicitly allowed them. The vulnerability was introduced by an incorrect patch for CVE-2022-25860. It is likely to affect all versions prior to and including 3.28.0.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-jcxm-m3jx-f287
  • github.com/steveukx/git-js
  • github.com/steveukx/git-js/blob/789c13ebabcf18ebe0b3a0c88ebb4037dede42e3/simple-git/src/lib/plugins/block-unsafe-operations-plugin.ts
  • github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/1effd8e5012a5da05a9776512fac3e39b11f2d2d
  • github.com/steveukx/git-js/releases/tag/simple-git%403.32.0
  • github.com/steveukx/git-js/security/advisories/GHSA-jcxm-m3jx-f287
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28291
  • www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-25860

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Affected versions

All versions before 3.32.0

Fixed versions

  • 3.32.0

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.32.0 or above.

Impact 8.1 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

npm/simple-git/CVE-2026-28291.yml

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