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CVE-2023-53158: The gix-transport crate before 0.36.1 for Rust allows command execution via the "gix clone 'ssh://-oProxyCo...

The gix-transport crate before 0.36.1 for Rust allows command execution via the "gix clone 'ssh://-oProxyCommand=open$IFS" substring. NOTE: this was discovered before CVE-2024-32884, a similar vulnerability (involving a username field) that is more difficult to exploit.

MediumCVSS 4.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-53158 affects the Rust gix-transport crate before 0.36.1. A crafted SSH clone URL could cause command execution when a user or tool processes it. The vulnerability is medium severity because exploitation requires local interaction and high complexity, but command execution makes dependency exposure worth addressing promptly.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted dependency remediation item, not an emergency incident based on current evidence. Prioritize systems that accept untrusted repository URLs or run Git clone workflows in automation, because command execution in those paths can affect trust boundaries.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-78 command injection in gix-transport SSH URL handling before 0.36.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.1 with local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Sources note similarity to CVE-2024-32884 but say this issue was discovered earlier.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in Rust applications, CLIs, or automation that depend on gix-transport before 0.36.1 and clone or process SSH Git URLs from users or other untrusted sources. The supplied evidence does not identify downstream products beyond the GitoxideLabs crate.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires a crafted SSH URL to be handled by vulnerable gix-transport behavior, with user interaction indicated by CVSS. Do not assume internet-scale remote exposure from the provided sources.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are downstream adoption and exploit prevalence. The evidence supports a vulnerable range before 0.36.1 and a command-injection class, but does not provide active exploitation confirmation. Validate whether your code reaches gix-transport SSH clone handling with untrusted input before assigning high operational urgency.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade gix-transport to version 0.36.1 or later.
  • Update dependent crates that pull vulnerable gix-transport transitively.
  • Avoid processing untrusted SSH Git URLs until dependencies are updated.
  • Review RustSec and GHSA advisories for any vendor-specific follow-up guidance.
  • Document affected services if this changes operational dependency or data-flow risk.

Validation and detection

  • Check dependency manifests and lockfiles for gix-transport below 0.36.1.
  • Identify applications or jobs that clone Git repositories from user-provided URLs.
  • Confirm updated builds resolve to gix-transport 0.36.1 or later.
  • Review tests covering SSH URL validation and unsafe option handling.
  • Verify no public route or API accepts clone URLs without appropriate validation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-53158Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GitoxideLabsgix-transport0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-78

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CWE-78 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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