GitPython: Arbitrary Git Repository Creation Outside the Working Tree via Unvalidated .gitmodules Submodule Name in G...
High-risk advisory
Summary
GitPython: Arbitrary Git Repository Creation Outside the Working Tree via Unvalidated .gitmodules Submodule Name in GitPython
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for GitPython. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether GitPython is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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