CVE-2022-24439: GitPython Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 is a security vulnerability in GitPython involving GitPython vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper user input validation under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Q: Which GitPython versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.30 across affected packages: GitPython.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2022-24439?

Upgrading to 3.1.30 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is GitPython affected?

Yes, GitPython is affected in releases prior to 3.1.30. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.30 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).

Q: How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-24439?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show GitPython'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

CRITICAL

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hcpj-qp55-gfph

CVSS 8.1

CWE-94 CWE-20

Published 2022-12-06

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24439 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting GitPython libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves gitpython vulnerable to remote code execution due to improper user input validation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.30.

CVE-2022-24439 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24439

GHSA Identifier GHSA-hcpj-qp55-gfph

Severity CRITICAL

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1

CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Affected Product GitPython

Package Ecosystem PyPI

Published Date 2022-12-06

Last Updated 2025-11-04

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-24439

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected GitPython dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

GitPython fixed: 3.1.30

pip install GitPython>=3.1.30

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

pip show GitPython

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-24439, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show GitPython

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of GitPython in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.30), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show GitPython command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In GitPython, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2022-24439 Affected GitPython Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

3.1.30

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
GitPython pypi/GitPython	PyPI	< 3.1.30	3.1.30

References

NVD — CVE-2022-24439 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24439

GitPython Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/issues/1515

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/2625ed9fc074091c531c27ffcba7902771130261

GitPython Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-GITPYTHON-3113858

GitPython Security Information SECURITY

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-01

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GitPython Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/gitpython/PYSEC-2022-42992.yaml

GitPython Release RELEASE

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.30

GitPython Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/blob/bec61576ae75803bc4e60d8de7a629c194313d1c/git/repo/base.py%23L1249

GitPython Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/blob/bec61576ae75803bc4e60d8de7a629c194313d1c/git/repo/base.py#L1249

GitPython Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 is a security vulnerability in GitPython involving GitPython vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper user input validation under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Which GitPython versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.30 across affected packages: GitPython.

What version fixes CVE-2022-24439?

Upgrading to 3.1.30 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is GitPython affected?

Yes, GitPython is affected in releases prior to 3.1.30. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.30 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24439?

CVE-2022-24439 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).

How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-24439?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show GitPython'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

8.1 CRITICAL

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

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Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-hcpj-qp55-gfph
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-12-06 06:30
Last Modified: 2025-11-04 16:40
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2022/12/GHSA-hcpj-qp55-gfph/GHSA-hcpj-qp55-gfph.json