CVE-2024-22190: gitpython — Fix

Description

GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. There is an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-40590. On Windows, GitPython uses an untrusted search path if it uses a shell to run `git`, as well as when it runs `bash.exe` to interpret hooks. If either of those features are used on Windows, a malicious `git.exe` or `bash.exe` may be run from an untrusted repository. This issue has been patched in version 3.1.41.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitpython_project	gitpython	< 3.1.41

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/ef3192cc414f2fd9978908454f6fd95243784c7f https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/1792 https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-2mqj-m65w-jghx https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/ef3192cc414f2fd9978908454f6fd95243784c7f https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/1792 https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-2mqj-m65w-jghx

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22190? +

GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. There is an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-40590. On Windows, GitPython uses an untrusted search path if it uses a shell to run `git`, as well as when it runs `bash.exe` to interpret hooks. If either of those features are used on Windows, a malicious `git.exe` or `bash.exe` may be run from an untrusted repository. This issue has been patched in version 3.1.41. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22190? +

CVE-2024-22190 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22190? +

CVE-2024-22190 affects products from gitpython_project, specifically: gitpython. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22190? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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