CVE-2025-48384:
CVE-2025-48384 is a vulnerability in Git that can lead to the execution of unintended scripts due to improper handling of trailing carriage returns in configuration values, potentially allowing for malicious actions during submodule initialization.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.0High- Published Date:Jul 8, 2025
- CISA KEV Date:Aug 25, 2025
- Industries Affected:20
Threat Predictions
- EPSS Score:0.5
- EPSS Percentile:65%
Exploitability
- Score:1.3
- Attack Vector:NETWORK
- Attack Complexity:HIGH
- Privileges Required:LOW
- User Interaction:REQUIRED
- Scope:CHANGED
Impact
- Score:6.0
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
CVE-2025-48384 is a vulnerability in Git that can lead to the execution of unintended scripts due to improper handling of trailing carriage returns in configuration values, potentially allowing for malicious actions during submodule initialization.
Overview
- **CVE ID**: CVE-2025-48384 - **Published Date**: July 8, 2025 - **Severity**: High (CVSS Base Score: 8.0) - **Attack Vector**: Network - **Attack Complexity**: High - **Privileges Required**: Low - **User Interaction**: Required - **Impact**: High on confidentiality, integrity, and availability - **Weaknesses**: CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution), CWE-436 (Declaration of Intent)
Remediation
- To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-48384, users are advised to upgrade to one of the fixed versions of Git. The following versions contain the necessary patches:
- v2.43.7
- v2.44.4
- v2.45.4
- v2.46.4
- v2.47.3
- v2.48.2
- v2.49.1
- v2.50.1
- It is recommended to regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to ensure the security of the system.
References
Armis Early Warning
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- Armis Alert Date:Jul 21, 2025
- CISA KEV Date:Aug 25, 2025
- Days Early:48 Days
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.