CVE-2026-73620
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CVE-2026-73620 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. GitPython before 3.1.57 fails to guard git option forwarding in IndexFile.checkout() and TagReference.create(), allowing attackers to pass unsafe options via kwargs. Attackers can use --prefix to overwrite arbitrary files with repository content or -F to read arbitrary files returned in-band.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GitPython before 3.1.57 fails to guard git option forwarding in IndexFile.checkout() and TagReference.create(), allowing attackers to pass unsafe options via kwargs. Attackers can use --prefix to overwrite arbitrary files with repository content or -F to read arbitrary files returned in-band.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitpython Project | Gitpython | < 3.1.57 |
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3f7w-8rr8-f37fExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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