# CVE-2026-76221: python-git: GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a config-name injection vulnerability in the option-name validator that allows attac...

CVE-2026-76221 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76221, released September 4, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-76221
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0049
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 19, 2026

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-GitPython opensuse-leap 16.0 | 3.1.44-160000.4.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21874-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21874-1.md) | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Linux | python-GitPython sles 15.6 | 3.1.34.1693646983.2a2ae77-150400.9.8.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4072-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4072-1.md) | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Linux | python-GitPython sles 15.7 | 3.1.34.1693646983.2a2ae77-150400.9.8.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4072-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4072-1.md) | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Linux | python-git Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.1.30-1+deb12u3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-76221.md) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Linux | python-git Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.1.44-1+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-76221.md) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Linux | python-git Debian 14 | 3.1.61-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76221](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-76221.md) | Sep 4, 2026 |

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