What is CVE-2026-73623?

CVE-2026-73623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-developers Gitpython, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-13.

How severe is CVE-2026-73623?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

RCE in Gitpython-developers Gitpython

CVE-2026-73623

GitPython before 3.1.54 contains an incomplete denylist in unsafe_git_clone_options that omits --template, allowing attackers to achieve arbitrary command execution during clone operations. Attackers can supply --template pointing to a dir…

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Gitpython-developers Gitpython — versions 0, 3.1.54

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73623?: CVE-2026-73623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-developers Gitpython, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-73623?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.