Vulnerability Description
gitoxide before 0.52.1 follows symlinks when reading the worktree .gitmodules file, allowing attackers to inject out-of-repository bytes into submodule metadata. Attackers can create a malicious repository with a symlinked .gitmodules pointing outside the repository tree, causing gitoxide to parse arbitrary external files as submodule configuration and expose attacker-controlled name, path, and url values.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-pg4w-g64p-qwhj
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitoxide-before-0.52.1-repository-boundary-
- https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-pg4w-g64p-qwhj
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-82252?
CVE-2026-82252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). gitoxide before 0.52.1 follows symlinks when reading the worktree .gitmodules file, allowing attackers to inject out-of-repository bytes into submodule metadata. Attackers can create a malicious repos...
How severe is CVE-2026-82252?
CVE-2026-82252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-82252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.