External Control of File Name or Path Affecting gitpython package, versions [,3.1.58)
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- published8 Aug 2026
- disclosed7 Aug 2026
- credittinyb0y
Introduced: 7 Aug 2026
New CVE NOT AVAILABLE CWE-22 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade GitPython to version 3.1.58 or higher.
Overview
GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path via the handling of submodule names in the .gitmodules configuration. An attacker can cause arbitrary directories and Git repositories to be created outside the intended working tree by supplying a crafted submodule name containing directory traversal sequences. This can lead to unauthorized modification of the filesystem and potential disruption of system integrity when a victim clones a malicious repository and initializes submodules.