PT-2026-67419 · Gitpython Developers · Gitpython

CVE-2026-69097 · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

NVD

CVSS v3.1

7.0

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Fix

Special Elements Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-69097

Affected Products

Gitpython

References · 3

• https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69097 · Security Note
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names · Note