Vulnerability Description
Gitk is a Tcl/Tk based Git history browser. Starting with 2.41.0, a Git repository can be crafted in such a way that with some social engineering a user who has cloned the repository can be tricked into running any script (e.g., Bourne shell, Perl, Python, ...) supplied by the attacker by invoking gitk filename, where filename has a particular structure. The script is run with the privileges of the user. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.43.7, 2.44.4, 2.45.4, 2.46.4, 2.47.3, 2.48.2, 2.49.1, and 2.50.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/j6t/gitk/commit/8e3070aa5e331be45d4d03e3be41f84494fce129
- https://github.com/j6t/gitk/security/advisories/GHSA-g4v5-fjv9-mhhc
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/08/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-27614?
CVE-2025-27614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Gitk is a Tcl/Tk based Git history browser. Starting with 2.41.0, a Git repository can be crafted in such a way that with some social engineering a user who has cloned the repository can be tricked in...
How severe is CVE-2025-27614?
CVE-2025-27614 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27614?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.