Nodejs simple-git Critical Vulnerability - 20260317002¶
Overview¶
The WASOC has been made aware of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the popular Node.js library simple‑git, which affects millions of users. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands when applications pass user‑controlled arguments to simple‑git.
What is vulnerable?¶
| Product(s) Affected | Version(s) | CVE | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| simple-git | From version 3.15.0 to and including 3.32.2 | CVE-2026-28292 | 9.8 | Critical |
What has been observed?¶
The WASOC has not received any reports of exploitation of this vulnerability on Western Australian Government networks at the time of writing.
Recommendation¶
The WASOC recommends administrators apply the solutions as per vendor instructions to all affected devices within expected timeframes (refer Patch Management):