CVE-2025-48384
Git Link Following Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. When reading a config value, Git strips any trailing carriage return and line feed (CRLF). When writing a config entry, values with a trailing CR are not quoted, causing the CR to be lost when the config is later read. When initializing a submodule, if the submodule path contains a trailing CR, the altered path is read resulting in the submodule being checked out to an incorrect location. If a symlink exists that points the altered path to the submodule hooks directory, and the submodule contains an executable post-checkout hook, the script may be unintentionally executed after checkout. This vulnerability is fixed in v2.43.7, v2.44.4, v2.45.4, v2.46.4, v2.47.3, v2.48.2, v2.49.1, and v2.50.1.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 24, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Git contains a link following vulnerability that stems from Git’s inconsistent handling of carriage return characters in configuration files.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-vwqx-4fm8-6qc9 ; https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:13933 ; https://alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS2-2025-2941.html ; https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2025-11534.html ; https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-48384 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48384
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Git to a version that includes the fix.
- Verify submodule checkout paths after updating.
- Review Git configuration for unusual trailing characters.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-48384 has a 71 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-48384.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-vwqx-4fm8-6qc9 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48384 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-48384 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-48384
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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This is an attempt to create an end-to-end DevSecOps lab for the OWASP Juice Shop, embedding security controls into the software development lifecycle with hands-on tooling.
Dockerfile Open Policy Agent Python
It is an Demo 1st time I do an code in GitHub.
CVE-2025-48384-submodule
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GIT vulnerability | Carriage Return and RCE on cloning
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A powerful Kubernetes debugging tool that enables network capture, command execution, and file operations across multiple pods and nodes simultaneously through privileged debug pods.
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CVE-2025-48384 Scanner
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-48384 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
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How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
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From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
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CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
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CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
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CrowdStrike.com
From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
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CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
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CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
From Domain User to SYSTEM: Analyzing the NTLM LDAP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918)
In September 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54918) was discovered affecting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges from ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
Falcon Defends Against Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48384
CrowdStrike has identified active exploitation of Git vulnerability CVE-2025-48384. In the observed activity, threat actors combined sophisticated social engineering tactics with malicious Git reposit ... Read more
-
CrowdStrike.com
How Falcon Exposure Management’s ExPRT.AI Predicts What Attackers Will Exploit
Nearly 40,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2024.1 Security teams are overwhelmed, especially those relying on outdated tools. ExPRT.AI, the native intelligence engine embedded in CrowdStrike Falc ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-48384 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48384 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48384 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48384 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48384 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.43.7 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.44.0 up to (excluding) 2.44.4 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.45.0 up to (excluding) 2.45.4 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.46.0 up to (excluding) 2.46.4 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.47.0 up to (excluding) 2.47.3 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.48.0 up to (excluding) 2.48.2 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.49.0 up to (excluding) 2.49.1 *cpe:2.3:a:git-scm:git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.50.0 up to (excluding) 2.50.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-vwqx-4fm8-6qc9 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Aug. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-08-25 Added Due Date 2025-09-15 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Git Link Following Vulnerability -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. When reading a config value, Git strips any trailing carriage return and line feed (CRLF). When writing a config entry, values with a trailing CR are not quoted, causing the CR to be lost when the config is later read. When initializing a submodule, if the submodule path contains a trailing CR, the altered path is read resulting in the submodule being checked out to an incorrect location. If a symlink exists that points the altered path to the submodule hooks directory, and the submodule contains an executable post-checkout hook, the script may be unintentionally executed after checkout. This vulnerability is fixed in v2.43.7, v2.44.4, v2.45.4, v2.46.4, v2.47.3, v2.48.2, v2.49.1, and v2.50.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-436 Added Reference https://github.com/git/git/security/advisories/GHSA-vwqx-4fm8-6qc9