CVE-2026-69097

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.0

Exploit probability—

ProductGitpython

PublishedAug 3, 2026

First seenAug 3, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-74Injection

How to fix

Update

gitpython_project gitpython3.1.53 or later
gitpython3.1.53 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
gitpython_project gitpython	v < 3.1.53	3.1.53
gitpythonPyPI	v < 3.1.53	3.1.53

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