CVE-2025-52480: registrator Argument Injection — Fix

Description

Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the General registry. Prior to version 1.9.5, if the clone URL returned by GitHub is malicious (or can be injected using upstream vulnerabilities), an argument injection is possible in the `gettreesha()` function. This can then lead to a potential remote code execution. Users should upgrade immediately to v1.9.5 to receive a patch. All prior versions are vulnerable. No known workarounds are available.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-88 CWE-88

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
julialang	registrator	< 1.9.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/JuliaRegistries/Registrator.jl/pull/449 https://github.com/JuliaRegistries/Registrator.jl/security/advisories/GHSA-w8jv-rg3h-fc68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52480? +

Registrator is a GitHub app that automates creation of registration pull requests for julia packages to the General registry. Prior to version 1.9.5, if the clone URL returned by GitHub is malicious (or can be injected using upstream vulnerabilities), an argument injection is possible in the `gettreesha()` function. This can then lead to a potential remote code execution. Users should upgrade immediately to v1.9.5 to receive a patch. All prior versions are vulnerable. No known workarounds are available. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-52480? +

CVE-2025-52480 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52480? +

CVE-2025-52480 affects products from julialang, specifically: registrator. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-52480? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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