HIGH 7.3 NVD
CVE-2026-69097
GitPython before 3.1.53 fails to properly escape section names in git config files, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary configuration directives through mali
GitPython before 3.1.53 fails to properly escape section names in git config files, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary configuration directives through malicious submodule names. Attackers can inject core.sshCommand or other dangerous config keys into the victim's .git/config via create_submodule or clone_from operations, achieving remote code execution when git performs ssh operations.
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2
This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 was published on 2026-08-03 via NVD.
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