VDB
CVE-2026-69097
CVE-2026-69097
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.3 HIGH
Reported by VulnCheck · Published August 3, 2026
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.
Risk Scores
CVSS 4.0
7.3
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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | 0, 3.1.53 |
| gitpython_project | gitpython | 0 |
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | 0, 3.1.53, 0 |
Timeline
- Aug 3, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Aug 3, 2026 CVE Published
- Aug 4, 2026 Security Advisory
- Aug 5, 2026 CVE Updated
- Aug 7, 2026 EPSS Score
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.53 Config Injection via Submodule Names third-party-advisory