CVE-2026-67326GitPython 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.
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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.
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH (v3.1, NVD)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-20
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- Not given
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
gitpython_project gitpython gitpython_project:gitpython | before 3.1.50 | NVD |
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2wexploit, vendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-newline-injection-via-config-writer-sectionthird-party-advisory
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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