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CVE-2026-69097

CVE-2026-69097HIGH

gitpython-developers GitPython — GitPython before 3.1.53 Config Injection via Submodule Names

  AV  AC  AT  PR  UI  VC  VI  VA   CVSS    EPSS   %ile   KEV
   L   H   P   N   P   H   H   H    7.3   .0027   17.2     —

AFFECTED
  Product    Versions     Fixed
  GitPython  unspecified  3.1.53

TIMELINE
  Aug 3   Reserved by VulnCheck
  Aug 3   Published (CNA: VulnCheck)
  Sep 16  EXPLOIT PUBLISHED — CVE-2026-69097 (gitpython-developers GitPython). Public exploit reference added.

CWE-74 · CNA: VulnCheck · CVSS v4.0 · 2 references · NVD status: Analyzed

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.

Lifecycle

Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
Date	Event	Detail
August 3, 2026	Reserved	Reserved by VulnCheck
August 3, 2026	Published	Published (CNA: VulnCheck)
September 16, 2026	EXPLOIT PUBLISHED	EXPLOIT PUBLISHED — CVE-2026-69097 (gitpython-developers GitPython). Public exploit reference added.

Affected

Affected products and packages — 1 row
Vendor	Product / Package	Ecosystem	Version introduced	Fixed
gitpython-developers	GitPython	—	—	3.1.53

Weaknesses

CWE-74

References (2)

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2 [Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory]
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-submodule-names [Third Party Advisory]

Authoritative record: CVE-2026-69097 at cve.org

Vendors: gitpython-developers

Weaknesses: CWE-74

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