Vulnerability · Published Aug 1, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-67326GitPython before 3.1.50 Newline Injection via config_writer section
High 7.0
In plain English
A high-severity improper input validation in GitPython from gitpython-developers. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 17% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
GitPython before 3.1.50 fails to validate newline characters in the section parameter of config_writer(), allowing attackers to inject arbitrary section headers into .git/config. Attackers can inject newlines to create a forged [core] section with hooksPath pointing to attacker-controlled directories, achieving remote code execution when git hooks are triggered.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | python-git | 3.1.30-1+deb12u3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-67326 |
| Debian:13 | python-git | 3.1.44-1+deb13u1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-67326 |
| Debian:14 | python-git | 3.1.50-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-67326 |
| PyPI | gitpython | 3.1.50 | GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w |
| PyPI | gitpython | 3.1.50 | PYSEC-2026-3980 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | 0 – before 3.1.50 |
Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.50 Newline Injection via config_writer section third-party-advisory