Vulnerability identifier: #VU79630

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24439

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GitPython
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: gitpython-developers

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling URL. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and inject a maliciously crafted remote URL into the clone command.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitPython: 0.1.4 - 3.1.29

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External links
http://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-GITPYTHON-3113858
http://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/blob/bec61576ae75803bc4e60d8de7a629c194313d1c/git/repo/base.py
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IKMVYKLWX62UEYKAN64RUZMOIAMZM5JN/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJHN3QUXPJIMM6SULIR3PR34UFWRAE7X/
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00024.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.