Vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython
CVE-2026-78675
GitPython before 3.1.59 fails to disable merge_includes when parsing .gitmodules, allowing attackers to disclose local file content by including arbitrary file paths via [include] directives. Attackers can craft a malicious .gitmodules file with include directives pointing to sensitive files; when repo.submodules is accessed, GitConfigParser raises MissingSectionHeaderError embedding the target file's first line verbatim in the exception message.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 6.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.001
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-7833-fr7j-v32q) (vendor-advisory, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.59 Local File Content Disclosure via .gitmodules (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78675?
- CVE-2026-78675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-08-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78675?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.