SB2026072242 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in GitPython

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SB2026072242 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in GitPython

Published: July 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026072242
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in git config section names in the GitPython config writer when writing attacker-controlled submodule names into the parent repository's .git/config. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted submodule name to inject arbitrary config directives and execute arbitrary code.

User interaction is required for the victim to perform a subsequent git operation that uses the injected configuration, and the issue is reachable via untrusted .gitmodules data during submodule initialization or via applications that create submodules from untrusted input.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References