CVE-2026-6951

A flaw was found in simple-git. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted input to the options argument, bypassing a previous security fix. This incomplete fix allows an attacker to enable certain protocol extensions, which could lead to remote code execution.

This Important flaw in the simple-git library allows for Remote Code Execution when untrusted input is passed to the options argument. An attacker could bypass a previous security fix by enabling specific protocol extensions, leading to arbitrary code execution.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.