simple-git: unsafe-operations plugin bypass via git long-option abbreviation (--receive-p/--exe) -> command execution...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-102827
Summary
simple-git: unsafe-operations plugin bypass via git long-option abbreviation (--receive-p/--exe) -> command execution (residual of CVE-2026-28291)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for simple-git. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 28% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether simple-git is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 28%.
Sources
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