gitoxide - Command Injection via Partial .gitmodules Override in gix-submodule
CVE-2026-40034 is a command injection vulnerability in the gitoxide project, specifically in the gix-submodule component, caused by partial . gitmodules override. The vulnerability is tracked by Microsoft Security Response Center and affects Microsoft Azure Linux 3. 0 and related versions. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves command injection via a partial override of the .gitmodules file in the gix-submodule component of gitoxide. It is identified as CWE-77, which relates to improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection). The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0 and related versions. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the affected software, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system compromise. However, no known exploits are currently reported, and the impact is limited to affected versions of Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0 and related products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is currently documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided at this time.
gitoxide - Command Injection via Partial .gitmodules Override in gix-submodule
Description
CVE-2026-40034 is a command injection vulnerability in the gitoxide project, specifically in the gix-submodule component, caused by partial . gitmodules override. The vulnerability is tracked by Microsoft Security Response Center and affects Microsoft Azure Linux 3. 0 and related versions. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves command injection via a partial override of the .gitmodules file in the gix-submodule component of gitoxide. It is identified as CWE-77, which relates to improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection). The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0 and related versions. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the affected software, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system compromise. However, no known exploits are currently reported, and the impact is limited to affected versions of Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0 and related products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is currently documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-40034
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ca153e29bf47b505e07f5
Added to database: 5/31/2026, 9:00:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/31/2026, 9:01:19 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 7:39:27 AM
Views: 7
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