CVE-2026-102828 simple-git - Command Injection

simple-git 3.15.0 to 4.0.1 contains a command injection caused by unsafe classification of trailer.<token>.cmd in configuration, letting attackers execute arbitrary shell commands with Node.js process permissions, exploit requires attacker-controlled config values.

CVSS base score 9.8 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.38% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Command Injection
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
29 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-78

Vendor fix

Update to version 4.0.1 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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