High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 19, 2026· Updated Sep 2, 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.
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Affected products
2- Range: <3.1.58
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-jm78-9fvv-mhgrnvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-config-injection-via-option-namenvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- Gitpython: Six High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in Version 3.1.58Vypr Intelligence · Aug 19, 2026