CVE-2026-78679
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CVE-2026-78679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GitPython before 3.1.59 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in TagReference.create() where a positional reference parameter bypasses the unsafe option guard. Attackers can supply a reference value like --file=<path> to read arbitrary files, with contents returned in the annotated tag message.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GitPython before 3.1.59 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in TagReference.create() where a positional reference parameter bypasses the unsafe option guard. Attackers can supply a reference value like --file=<path> to read arbitrary files, with contents returned in the annotated tag message.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| gitpython-developers | GitPython | < 3.1.59 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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