Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GitPython by GitPython Developers
CVE-2026-73625

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitpython-developers

Status
Gitpython
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-73625?

GitPython prior to version 3.1.54 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability that arises from the check_unsafe_options mechanism. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by embedding malicious git options within single-character keyword arguments. This manipulation allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary operating system commands through methods such as clone_from, fetch, pull, push, ls_remote, iter_commits, blame, or archive by utilizing the --upload-pack parameter.

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-rem...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
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
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