Path Traversal in Gitpython-developers Gitpython
CVE-2026-73620
GitPython before 3.1.57 fails to guard git option forwarding in IndexFile.checkout() and TagReference.create(), allowing attackers to pass unsafe options via kwargs. Attackers can use --prefix to overwrite arbitrary files with repository c…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gitpython-developers Gitpython — versions 0, 3.1.57
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-73620?
- CVE-2026-73620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-developers Gitpython, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-08-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-73620?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.