CVE-2026-73619
GitPython before 3.1.57 Arbitrary File Read via Repo.archive()
Description
GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_archive_options guard that omits --add-file and --add-virtual-file options. Attackers can supply these options to Repo.archive() to read arbitrary files from the filesystem and include them in the returned archive.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 24, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GitPython to version 3.1.57 or later.
- Review archive functionality for unintended file access.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-73619.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-repo-archive | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-73619 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-73619
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-73619 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Translation Title: GitPython de gitpython-developers, Description: GitPython anterior a la versión 3.1.57 contiene una lista de denegación incompleta en la protección unsafe_git_archive_options que omite las opciones --add-file y --add-virtual-file. Los atacantes pueden proporcionar estas opciones a Repo.archive() para leer archivos arbitrarios del sistema de archivos e incluirlos en el archivo devuelto. Title: GitPython de gitpython-developers, Description: GitPython anterior a la versión 3.1.57 contiene una lista de denegación incompleta en la protección unsafe_git_archive_options que omite las opciones --add-file y --add-virtual-file. Los atacantes pueden proporcionar estas opciones a Repo.archive() para leer archivos arbitrarios del sistema de archivos e incluirlos en el archivo devuelto. -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: GitPython de gitpython-developers, Description: GitPython anterior a la versión 3.1.57 contiene una lista de denegación incompleta en la protección unsafe_git_archive_options que omite las opciones --add-file y --add-virtual-file. Los atacantes pueden proporcionar estas opciones a Repo.archive() para leer archivos arbitrarios del sistema de archivos e incluirlos en el archivo devuelto. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.1.57 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-repo-archive Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73619', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-15T03:11:09.681784Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'gitpython-developers', 'product': 'GitPython', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.1.57', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.1.57', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:pypi/GitPython', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_archive_options guard that omits --add-file and --add-virtual-file options. Attackers can supply these options to Repo.archive() to read arbitrary files from the filesystem and include them in the returned archive. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-repo-archive