simple-git: `VISUAL` editor environment variable is omitted from unsafe editor detection

Date Oct 5, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal Critical vendor advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @simple-git/argv-parser
CVE CVE-2026-102829
Critical vendor advisory CVE-2026-102829

Summary

simple-git: `VISUAL` editor environment variable is omitted from unsafe editor detection

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @simple-git/argv-parser. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 18% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether @simple-git/argv-parser is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.2. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 18%.

Sources

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