CVE-2026-6951
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v2
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VIR risk
9.8
Description
simple-git is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: report@snyk.io — https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/89a2294febed5dfe737c4c735d936bb6018746a8
Package impact
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | simple-git | <3.36.0 | 3.36.0 |
| NPM | simple-git | < 3.36.0 | 3.36.0 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| simple-git_project | simple-git | {"startIncluding":"3.15.0","endExcluding":"3.36.0"} | 3.36.0 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/KKC73/02d1d97f3410756095b501fda0ac8ca6
- https://github.com/steveukx/git-js/commit/89a2294febed5dfe737c4c735d936bb6018746a8
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SIMPLEGIT-15456078
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6951
- https://github.com/steveukx/git-js
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hffm-xvc3-vprc
CWEs
CWE-94
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.