CVE-2022-24439
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.38%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24439 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package gitpython are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to improper user input validation, which makes it possible to inject a maliciously crafted remote URL into the clone command. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible because the library makes external calls to git without sufficient sanitization of input arguments.. EPSS estimates a 5.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
All versions of package gitpython are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to improper user input validation, which makes it possible to inject a maliciously crafted remote URL into the clone command. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible because the library makes external calls to git without sufficient sanitization of input arguments.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitpython Project | Gitpython | < 3.1.30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AV5DV7GBLMOZT7U3Q4TDOJO5R6G3V6GH/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IKMVYKLWX62UEYKAN64RUZMOIAMZM5JN/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PF6AXUTC5BO7L2SBJMCVKJSPKWY52I5R/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJHN3QUXPJIMM6SULIR3PR34UFWRAE7X/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-GITPYTHON-3113858Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AV5DV7GBLMOZT7U3Q4TDOJO5R6G3V6GH/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IKMVYKLWX62UEYKAN64RUZMOIAMZM5JN/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PF6AXUTC5BO7L2SBJMCVKJSPKWY52I5R/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJHN3QUXPJIMM6SULIR3PR34UFWRAE7X/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-GITPYTHON-3113858Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24439?
All versions of package gitpython are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to improper user input validation, which makes it possible to inject a maliciously crafted remote URL into the clone command. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible because the library makes external calls to git without sufficient sanitization of input arguments.
How severe is CVE-2022-24439?
CVE-2022-24439 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24439?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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