#VU85371 Untrusted search path in GitPython - CVE-2024-22190
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85371
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22190
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GitPython
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: gitpython-developers
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU80473 (CVE-2023-40590). A local user can place a malicious binary (e.g. git.exe or bash.exe) into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GitPython: 3.0.0 - 3.1.40
External links
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-2mqj-m65w-jghx
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/1792
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/ef3192cc414f2fd9978908454f6fd95243784c7f
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.41
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
