CVE-2026-4496: sigmade Git-MCP-Server · OS Command Injection
Affects sigmade Git-MCP-ServerSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sigmadeGit-MCP-Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-4496, organizations should first restrict local access to trusted users only, enforcing strict access controls and monitoring for unauthorized local login attempts. Until a patch is released, administrators should audit and limit the use of the affected show_merge_diff/quick_merge_summary/show_file_diff functionality or disable it if feasible. Review and sanitize all inputs passed to child_process.exec or replace its usage with safer alternatives such as child_process.spawn with argument arrays to avoid shell interpretation. Implement application-level input validation and sanitization to prevent injection vectors. Monitor system logs for suspicious command execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect anomalous local command executions. Once a vendor patch or update is available, apply it promptly. Additionally, consider isolating the Git-MCP-Server environment to minimize impact scope and maintain regular backups to enable recovery from potential compromise.
Description
A vulnerability was found in sigmade Git-MCP-Server up to 785aa159f262a02d5791a5d8a8e13c507ac42880. Affected by this vulnerability is the function child_process.exec of the file src/gitUtils.ts of the component show_merge_diff/quick_merge_summary/show_file_diff. The manipulation results in os command injection. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sigmade/Git-MCP-Server/issues/1 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/user-attachments/files/24855745/Git-MCP-Server.bug.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sigmade/Git-MCP-Server/pull/2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sigmade/Git-MCP-Server/ (opens in a new tab)