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Insecure functionality In gitpython

Description

Duplicate Advisory: GitPython: Unguarded git option forwarding in Repo.init enables arbitrary command execution via --template clone hooks

Duplicate Advisory

This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r. This link is maintained to preserve external references.

Original Description

GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a template parameter pointing to a directory with malicious git hooks that execute arbitrary code when git operations are performed on the initialized repository.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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