Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability in GitPython by GitPython Developers
CVE-2026-73624

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitpython-developers

Status
Gitpython
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-73624?

GitPython versions prior to 3.1.54 include a vulnerability within the Diffable.diff method, where insufficient validation of git options passed via kwargs permits attackers to exploit the --output argument. This flaw allows the malicious input of file paths, resulting in the potential for attackers to overwrite files at the system's process privilege level, posing a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

GitPython 0 < 3.1.54

GitPython 3.1.54

References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/securit...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arb...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

manus-use
.