CVE-2026-78679GitPython before 3.1.59 Arbitrary File Read via TagReference.create
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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.
- CVSS
- 6.5 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-73
- 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
- Awaiting Analysis
- 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 |
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3wxw-xv34-2frgvendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-tagreference-createthird-party-advisory
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