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SCA: security update for GitPython (GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w)

high Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security Plugin ID 441579

Description

GitPython: Newline injection in config_writer() section parameter bypasses CVE-2026-42215 patch, enabling RCE via core.hooksPath

Solution

Update the GitPython library and its related packages to version 3.1.50 or later.

See Also

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mv93-w799-cj2w

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 441579

Version: Revision 1.1

Type: Local

Family: SCA Checks

Published: 5/9/2026

Updated: 5/9/2026

Supported Sensors: Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 5/8/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/8/2026

Reference Information

cwe: CWE-20