High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 19, 2026
CVE-2026-76221
CVE-2026-76221
Description
GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a config-name injection vulnerability in the option-name validator that allows attackers to forge arbitrary git-config directives by injecting equals signs, hash symbols, and whitespace into option names. Attackers can inject malicious option names like 'sshCommand = touch /tmp/RCE #' to execute arbitrary commands via core.sshCommand or core.hooksPath on the next git operation.
Affected products
1- Range: <3.1.58
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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