Vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython
CVE-2026-76218
GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a template parameter pointing to a directory with malicious git hooks that execute arbitrary code when git operations are performed on the initialized repository.
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
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-76218?
- CVE-2026-76218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython, classified under Argument Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-76218?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.