Is gitpython affected by GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w?

PyPI gitpython is affected in <3.1.50.

Is GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w being exploited?

Not on the CISA KEV list. EPSS exploit probability is not available.

high

GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w

Q: Is GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w being exploited?

Not on the CISA KEV list. EPSS exploit probability is not available.

PyPI · gitpython

Summary

GitPython: Newline injection in config_writer() section parameter bypasses CVE-2026-42215 patch, enabling RCE via core.hooksPath

Severity: high
Published: 2026-05-08

References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rpm5-65cw-6hj4
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython

Related advisories

CVE-2026-44244 — high · PyPI/gitpython
CVE-2026-44243 — high · PyPI/gitpython
CVE-2026-42215 — high · PyPI/gitpython
CVE-2026-42284 — high · PyPI/gitpython

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