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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
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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
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Early Warning48 Days

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

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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.

Medium
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Retail Trade
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Manufacturing
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Educational Services
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Finance and Insurance
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Public Administration
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Transportation and Warehousing
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Low
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Mining
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Utilities
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Information
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Construction
Wholesale Trade icon
Wholesale Trade
Real Estate Rental and Leasing icon
Real Estate Rental and Leasing
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Accommodation and Food Services
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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting icon
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Other Services (except Public Administration) icon
Other Services (except Public Administration)
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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