VDB-420425 · CVE-2026-110855 · GCVE-0-2026-110855

gitpython-developers GitPython up to 3.1.x Submodule Update Repo._clone expand_vars information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in gitpython-developers GitPython up to 3.1.x. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is the function Repo._clone of the component Submodule Update. The manipulation of the argument expand_vars leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-110855. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in gitpython-developers GitPython up to 3.1.x. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function Repo._clone of the component Submodule Update. The manipulation of the argument expand_vars with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

GitPython before 3.2.0 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows malicious repositories to expand environment variables via separate_git_dir in Repo._clone(), which omits expand_vars=False when calling Git.polish_url(). Attackers can craft a .gitmodules submodule name containing variable syntax so that clone plus submodule_update exposes secrets in .git/modules directory names and DEBUG logs.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-110855 since 10/15/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

gitpython-developers

Name

GitPython

Version

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: GitPython 3.2.0

Timelineinfo

10/14/2026 VulDB entry created
10/15/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/15/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-110855 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-110855
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-420425

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2026 01:19
Changes: 10/15/2026 01:19 (79)
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Cache ID: 216::103