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CVE-2026-44244
high
CVSS 7.8
Code Injection in GitPython (CVE-2026-44244)
Summary
code injection in GitPython (CVE-2026-44244). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``configparser``. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.1.49` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-44244** has been found in GitPython.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``configparser`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 7.8/10.
What to do: upgrade GitPython to **3.1.49** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "GitPython CVE-2026-44244" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-44244 (GitPython) — CWE-94 / CVSS v3 7.8
Attack vector: local / no user interaction
Attack surface: `configparser` / `core.hooksPath` / `author_name` / `author_email`
Patched: `3.1.49` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**arbitrary code execution** (CWE-94) exists in GitPython. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``configparser`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
GitPython — . Attack surface: `configparser` / `core.hooksPath` / `author_name` / `author_email`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: High (CVSS 7.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.1.49**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'GitPython' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'GitPython' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `GitPython` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade GitPython to 3.1.49ステージング環境で 3.1.49 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
pip
GitPython
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.1.49"}]}]
PyPI
gitpython
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.1.49"}]}]
References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44244
- package https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-v87r-6q3f-2j67
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.49
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v87r-6q3f-2j67