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CVE-2026-76218 Details

Description

GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a template parameter pointing to a directory with malicious git hooks that execute arbitrary code when git operations are performed on the initialized repository.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:8.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.5 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r	[email protected]	ExploitVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-remote-code-execution-via-repo-init	[email protected]	Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-88	Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')	[email protected]

Affected Products

Product	Versions
gitpython project gitpython	< 3.1.58
CPE cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython::::::python::* Remediation No remediation found in references.

Change History

5 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Sep 3, 2026	Initial Analysis	[email protected]
Aug 20, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Aug 20, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Aug 19, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Aug 19, 2026	New CVE Received	[email protected]