Vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython
CVE-2026-78679
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 v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78679?
- CVE-2026-78679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitpython-Developers Gitpython, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-08-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78679?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.