Review reviewCritical

CVE-2026-28292

steveukx simple-git, Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

`simple-git`, an interface for running git commands in any node.js application, has an issue in versions 3.15.0 through 3.32.2 that allows an attacker to bypass two prior CVE fixes (CVE-2022-25860 and CVE-2022-25912) and achieve full remote code execution on the host machine. Version 3.23.0 contains an updated fix for the vulnerability.

CVSS: 9.8
EPSS: 1.30%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.03.11

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability1.30%

Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: steveukx simple-git, Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected versions: >= >= 3.15.0, < 3.32.3, >= 3.15.0 < 3.32.2
Fixed versions: 3.32.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that steveukx simple-git, Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-178, CWE-76, CWE-78