CVE-2026-78675

Summary

GitPython before 3.1.59 fails to disable merge_includes when parsing .gitmodules, allowing attackers to disclose local file content by including arbitrary file paths via [include] directives. Attackers can craft a malicious .gitmodules file with include directives pointing to sensitive files; when repo.submodules is accessed, GitConfigParser raises MissingSectionHeaderError embedding the target file's first line verbatim in the exception message.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: poc
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: total

Additional References

• https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7833-fr7j-v32q

References

• https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7833-fr7j-v32q
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-local-file-content-disclosure-via-gitmodules

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