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 in…
High CVSS 7.0
Summary
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.
In-depth triage
No in-depth report has been generated yet (DR-003 v2 AI pipeline is under construction).
Affected products
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Sources
- NVD DATABASE
Original Links
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 Exploit
- 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
Timeline
- nvd_ingest NVD