Vulnerability identifier: #VU80473
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GitPython
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: gitpython-developers
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search. A local user can place a malicious git.exe file into a repository directory, which will be executed during import.
The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GitPython: 3.0.0 - 3.1.32
External links
http://docs.python.org/3/library/subprocess.html#popen-constructor
http://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-wfm5-v35h-vwf4
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.