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
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
23 Oct 2026, 21:10
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| Summary |
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16 Sep 2026, 20:45
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* | |
| First Time |
Gitpython Project gitpython
Gitpython Project |
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| References | () https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 - Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names - Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2026-08-03 14:16
Updated : 2026-10-23 21:10
NVD link : CVE-2026-69097
Mitre link : CVE-2026-69097
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-69097
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Products Affected
gitpython_project
- gitpython
CWE
CWE-74
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
