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CVE-2026-73625

HighCVSS 8.7 / 10
Published Aug 13, 2026·Last modified Aug 14, 2026
Affected Components(100)
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.43
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.28
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.52
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Description

GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the check_unsafe_options guard that can be bypassed by smuggling git options inside single-character kwarg values. Attackers can supply crafted option dictionaries to clone_from, fetch, pull, push, ls_remote, iter_commits, blame, or archive methods to execute arbitrary OS commands via the --upload-pack parameter.

Risk Scores
Base Score
8.7

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability.

Threat Intelligence
6.3

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.50%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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