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CVE-2026-76222

HighCVSS 8.4 / 10
Published Aug 19, 2026·Last modified Aug 20, 2026
Affected Components(104)
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.43
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.28
gitpython-developers/gitpython
3.1.52
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Description

GitPython before 3.1.58 fails to validate submodule names from .gitmodules files, allowing attackers to create Git repositories at arbitrary filesystem paths outside the intended clone directory. Attackers can craft malicious repositories with traversal sequences in submodule names that GitPython processes during submodule initialization, creating attacker-controlled Git repositories at escaped filesystem locations.

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Risk Scores
Base Score
8.4

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights.

Threat Intelligence
5.7

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

EPSS
0.42%

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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