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PYSEC-2026-1216

MediumCVSS 4.7 / 10
Published Jul 7, 2026·Last modified Jul 7, 2026
Affected Components(1)
PyPI logobbot
< 2.7.0
Description

Summary

Due to unsafe URL handling, bbot's git_clone.py can be made to leak a user's github.com API key to an attacker-controlled webserver.

Impact

A user who has placed their github.com API key in the configuration for any of the following modules:

  • github_codesearch
  • github_workflows
  • gitlab
  • git_clone
  • github_usersearch
  • github_org

may leak it to an untrustworthy server.

Risk Scores
Base Score
4.7

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information.

Threat Intelligence
4.3

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

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 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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