Duplicate Advisory: gitoxide: CommandForbiddenInModulesConfiguration Bypass in gix_submodule::File::update() Enables Arbitrary Command Execution via .gitmodules
gix-submodule versions from 0.31.0 up to but not including 0.83.0 have a vulnerability in the validation of the update field in .gitmodules. This flaw allows attackers to bypass command execution restrictions and inject arbitrary shell commands that execute during submodule updates. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn in favor of another GHSA identifier. No patch or remediation details are provided in this advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in gix-submodule's handling of the update field in .gitmodules files, allowing an attacker to bypass command execution restrictions and execute arbitrary shell commands during submodule updates. This affects versions >=0.31.0 and <0.83.0. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn in favor of GHSA-f26g-jm89-4g65. There is no patch or official remediation information provided in this advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands during submodule updates, potentially leading to command injection and unauthorized code execution on affected systems. This can compromise system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory GHSA-f26g-jm89-4g65 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in this advisory. Until a patch is available, avoid using affected versions or restrict usage of untrusted .gitmodules files.
Duplicate Advisory: gitoxide: CommandForbiddenInModulesConfiguration Bypass in gix_submodule::File::update() Enables Arbitrary Command Execution via .gitmodules
Description
gix-submodule versions from 0.31.0 up to but not including 0.83.0 have a vulnerability in the validation of the update field in .gitmodules. This flaw allows attackers to bypass command execution restrictions and inject arbitrary shell commands that execute during submodule updates. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn in favor of another GHSA identifier. No patch or remediation details are provided in this advisory.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in gix-submodule's handling of the update field in .gitmodules files, allowing an attacker to bypass command execution restrictions and execute arbitrary shell commands during submodule updates. This affects versions >=0.31.0 and <0.83.0. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn in favor of GHSA-f26g-jm89-4g65. There is no patch or official remediation information provided in this advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands during submodule updates, potentially leading to command injection and unauthorized code execution on affected systems. This can compromise system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory GHSA-f26g-jm89-4g65 for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in this advisory. Until a patch is available, avoid using affected versions or restrict usage of untrusted .gitmodules files.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-m4f9-c775-wg56
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["crates.io"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a4452ea27e9c797198e1b18
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:36:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 12:55:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 12:27:30 UTC
Views: 16
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