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GHSA-p538-c434-8v24
Vulnerability in GitPython (GHSA-p538-c434-8v24)
Summary
vulnerability in GitPython (GHSA-p538-c434-8v24). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via ``rev_list``. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.1.56` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **GHSA-p538-c434-8v24** has been found in GitPython.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``rev_list`` over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade GitPython to **3.1.56** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "GitPython GHSA-p538-c434-8v24" on the vendor's site.
GHSA-p538-c434-8v24 (GitPython) — CWE-88 /
Attack surface: `rev_list` / `check_unsafe_options` / `iter_items` / `allow_unsafe_options`
Patched: `3.1.56` — 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
**A vulnerability** (CWE-88) exists in GitPython. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``rev_list`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
GitPython — . Attack surface: `rev_list` / `check_unsafe_options` / `iter_items` / `allow_unsafe_options`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.1.56**.
🛡️ 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 3.1.56ステージング環境で 3.1.56 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":"3.1.56"}]}]
References
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-p538-c434-8v24
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/2184
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/38553b6fddc7f6a667cdb45a6762343a08fc72b2
- web https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.56
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p538-c434-8v24