7.5highHigh
CVE-2026-78677
Gitpython Project Gitpython
GitPython before 3.1.59 omits --separate-git-dir from unsafe_git_clone_options, allowing attackers to create arbitrary git directories outside the intended clone destination. Attackers can pass a separate_git_dir parameter to Repo.clone_from() or Repo.clone() to redirect repository metadata to an attacker-controlled filesystem path, enabling arbitrary directory creation and potential hook execution.
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, no special conditions are needed to exploit it.
- To exploit it, no 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:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- CVSS v4
- 8.7
- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Assigned by
- disclosure@vulncheck.com
Dates
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- Last modified
- 2026-09-02
- Sources
- NVD
Affected products
- Gitpython Project Gitpython- 3.1.59
As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.