CVE-2026-69097 · Symaro Security Advisory

Description

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.

Severity (CVSS)

Base score	7.3
Severity	High
Version	CVSS 4.0
Vector	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Provided by	CNA

Weaknesses

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitpython-developers	GitPython	0 to <3.1.53; 3.1.53

References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 (vendor-advisory)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names (third-party-advisory)

Authoritative sources

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Generated from the official CVE List on 04 Aug 2026 07:02 UTC.