Vulnerability · Published Aug 3, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-69097GitPython before 3.1.53 Config Injection via Submodule Names

High 7.0

In plain English

A high-severity injection 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 19% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.0High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Debian:12	python-git	3.1.30-1+deb12u3	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-69097
Debian:13	python-git	3.1.44-1+deb13u1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-69097
Debian:14	python-git	3.1.61-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-69097
PyPI	gitpython	3.1.53	GHSA-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2
PyPI	gitpython	3.1.53	PYSEC-2026-3981
Ubuntu:26.10	python-git	no fix listed	UBUNTU-CVE-2026-69097

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitpython-developers	GitPython	0 – before 3.1.53

Weakness: CWE-74 · 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-3rp5-jjmw-4wv2) vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.53 Config Injection via Submodule Names third-party-advisory