CVE-2025-48384 — Git Link Following Vulnerability
CVE-2025-48384: Git Link Following Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Git |
| Product | Git |
| Date added | 2025-08-25 |
| Due date | 2025-09-15 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Git contains a link following vulnerability that stems from Git’s inconsistent handling of carriage return characters in configuration files.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
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
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48384
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog