Vulnerability Description
gitoxide (Rust crates gix <= 0.72.0 and gix-validate <= 0.10.0) contains a path traversal vulnerability. The submodule name validation function in gix-validate only checks the first occurrence of '..' via name.find(b".."), allowing crafted names such as 'a..b/../../../.git/' to bypass the check; additionally this validation is never invoked in production code paths. Combined with a trust inheritance flaw in Submodule::open(), where the parent repository's git_dir_trust (Trust::Full) is cloned and the ownership verification is skipped, an attacker can craft a malicious .gitmodules file so that a victim tool built on gitoxide reads arbitrary git repository configuration (including embedded credentials) with full trust, bypassing safe-directory protections. Fixed in gix 0.82.0 and gix-validate 0.11.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-p3hw-mv63-rf9w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitoxide-before-0.82.0-path-traversal-via-s
- https://github.com/GitoxideLabs/gitoxide/security/advisories/GHSA-p3hw-mv63-rf9w
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-82253?
CVE-2026-82253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). gitoxide (Rust crates gix <= 0.72.0 and gix-validate <= 0.10.0) contains a path traversal vulnerability. The submodule name validation function in gix-validate only checks the first occurrence of '..'...
How severe is CVE-2026-82253?
CVE-2026-82253 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-2026-82253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.