simple-git < 3.15.0 - Remote Code Execution

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9.8
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CVE CVE-2022-25912
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
Publicly Published December 5, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Sam Wheating

Description

The package simple-git is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions before 3.15.0 when the ext transport protocol is enabled. This makes the vulnerability exploitable using the clone method. WordPress plugins and themes may be using this package, however, may not be vulnerable to exploitation.

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5 affected software packages

Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter)

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug autoshare-for-twitter (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.3.0, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.2.1
Patched Version
  • 1.3.0

Block for Apple Maps

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug maps-block-apple (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.1.0, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.0.3
Patched Version
  • 1.1.0

ElasticPress

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug elasticpress (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 4.4.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 4.4.0
Patched Version
  • 4.4.1

Insert Special Characters

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug insert-special-characters (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.0.6, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.0.5
Patched Version
  • 1.0.6

Simple Podcasting

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug simple-podcasting (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.4.0, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.3.0
Patched Version
  • 1.4.0

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