Vulnerability Description
This Medium severity ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 4.2.8 of Sourcetree for Mac. This ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 5.9, allows a locally authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code which has high impact to confidentiality, high impact to integrity, high impact to availability, and requires user interaction. Atlassian recommends that Sourcetree for Mac users upgrade to the latest version. If you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions. See the release notes https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/download-archives . You can download the latest version of Sourcetree for Mac from the download center https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/download-archives . This vulnerability was found through the Atlassian Bug Bounty Program by Karol Mazurek (AFINE).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Sourcetree | >= 4.2.8, <= 4.2.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/SRCTREE-8217Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-22165?
CVE-2025-22165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). This Medium severity ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability was introduced in version 4.2.8 of Sourcetree for Mac. This ACE (Arbitrary Code Execution) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 5.9, a...
How severe is CVE-2025-22165?
CVE-2025-22165 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-22165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlassian Sourcetree.