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CVE-2026-28292
critical
CVSS 9.8
Vulnerability in simple-git (CVE-2026-28292)
Summary
vulnerability in simple-git (CVE-2026-28292). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin``. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.32.3` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-28292** has been found in simple-git.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 9.8/10.
What to do: upgrade simple-git to **3.32.3** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "simple-git CVE-2026-28292" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-28292 (simple-git) — CWE-178 / CVSS v3 9.8
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin` / `preventProtocolOverride` / `protocol.allow` / `GitPluginError`
Patched: `3.32.3` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-178) exists in simple-git. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
simple-git — . Attack surface: `blockUnsafeOperationsPlugin` / `preventProtocolOverride` / `protocol.allow` / `GitPluginError`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.32.3**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'simple-git' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'simple-git' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `simple-git` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade simple-git to 3.32.3ステージング環境で 3.32.3 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
npm
simple-git
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"3.15.0"},{"fixed":"3.32.3"}]}]
References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28292
- package https://github.com/steveukx/git-js
- web https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/f7042088aa2dac59e3c49a84d7a2f4b26048a257
- web https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/security/advisories/GHSA-r275-fr43-pm7q
- web https://www.codeant.ai/security-research/security-research-simple-git-remote-code-execution-cve-2026-28292
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web https://www.codeant.ai/security-research/simple-git-remote-code-execution-cve-2026-28292