CVE-2026-78677GitPython before 3.1.59 Path Traversal via separate-git-dir
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GitPython before 3.1.59 omits --separate-git-dir from unsafe_git_clone_options, allowing attackers to create arbitrary git directories outside the intended clone destination. Attackers can pass a separate_git_dir parameter to Repo.clone_from() or Repo.clone() to redirect repository metadata to an attacker-controlled filesystem path, enabling arbitrary directory creation and potential hook execution.
- 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-22
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- VulnCheck
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
gitpython-developers GitPython gitpython_developers:gitpython (from the name) | before 3.1.59; 3.1.59 not affected | CNA record |
gitpython_project gitpython gitpython_project:gitpython | before 3.1.59 | NVD |
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-8mcc-hrx5-hvxcvendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-path-traversal-via-separate-git-dirthird-party-advisory
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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