CVE-2026-69097: Gitpython Project Gitpython

High severity, CVSS 7.3. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

GitPython before 3.1.53 fails to properly escape section names in git config files, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary configuration directives through malicious submodule names. Attackers can inject core.sshCommand or other dangerous config keys into the victim's .git/config via create_submodule or clone_from operations, achieving remote code execution when git performs ssh operations.

Affected products

• Gitpython Project Gitpython: before 3.1.53 (fixed in 3.1.53)

Published 2026-08-03. Last modified 2026-09-16.