CVE-2026-110859GitPython before 3.2.0 Arbitrary File Read via Head.checkout() Branch Name
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EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.31%, higher than 22% of scored CVEs.
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GitPython before 3.2.0 contains an argument injection vulnerability in Head.checkout() that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by supplying a branch name parsed as a git option. Attackers can host a repository whose default branch is named --pathspec-from-file=<path>, causing cloning applications that check out the active branch to leak file contents through GitCommandError messages.
- CVSS
- 7.5 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-88
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 0.31% (percentile 22)
- Assigned by
- VulnCheck
- NVD analysis
- Awaiting Analysis
- Record last updated
- Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 14, 2026
Affected products
gitpython-developers GitPython gitpython_developers:gitpython (from the name) | before 3.2.0; 3.2.0 not affected | CNA record |
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-23mf-xhv8-69c2vendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-3.2.0-arbitrary-file-read-via-head-checkout-branch-namethird-party-advisory
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