7.5highHigh
CVE-2026-73623
Gitpython Project Gitpython
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 directory containing malicious post-checkout hooks that execute when git clones the repository.
Exploitation status
- Published references include exploit or proof-of-concept material. There is no confirmation it is being used in real attacks.
- A vendor advisory or patch reference has been published.
What the metrics mean
- It is reachable over a network, without needing local access.
- For an attacker who can reach it, exploitation depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
- To exploit it, an ordinary user account is needed.
- Beyond that, no action by a user is required.
Scoring
- CVSS
- 7.5 (v3.1)
- Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CVSS v4
- 7.7
- Weakness
- CWE-78
- Assigned by
- disclosure@vulncheck.com
Dates
- Published
- 2026-08-13
- Last modified
- 2026-09-03
- Sources
- NVD
Affected products
- Gitpython Project Gitpython- 3.1.54
As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.