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CVE-2026-76221: GitPython before 3.1.58 Config Injection via option-name

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2026-08-19 · updated 2026-10-24
• Weakness: CWE-74

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.

Affected products

• gitpython-developers GitPython: before 3.1.58 — fixed in 3.1.58

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: gitpython-developers GitPython 3.1.58. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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