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CVE-2026-76221

GitPython before 3.1.58 Config Injection via option-name

Published: Aug 19, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-74
8.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 59.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a config-name injection vulnerability in the option-name validator that allows attackers to forge arbitrary git-config directives by injecting equals signs, hash symbols, and whitespace into option names. Attackers can inject malicious option names like 'sshCommand = touch /tmp/RCE #' to execute arbitrary commands via core.sshCommand or core.hooksPath on the next git operation.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-74

Affected Products

gitpython-developers
package-ecosystem
GitPythonMixed
DevTools & CI / source-control
gitpython project
oss-projectaka gitpython
gitpythonLibrary
OSS Libraries / pypi

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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Initial Access
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References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-jm78-9fvv-mhgr
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-option-name
vulncheck.com

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