CVE-2026-73624
GitPython before 3.1.54 Arbitrary File Overwrite via diff
Description
GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in the Diffable.diff method that fails to validate git options passed through kwargs. Attackers can supply the --output argument via the other parameter or output kwarg to write patch content to attacker-chosen file paths at process privilege level.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-73624
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GitPython to version 3.1.54 or later.
- Validate git options passed through kwargs.
- Avoid supplying '--output' argument via other or output.
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-2026-73624.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-fjr4-x663-mwxc | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-overwrite-via-diff |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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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': '3.1.54', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.1.54', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:pypi/GitPython', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in the Diffable.diff method that fails to validate git options passed through kwargs. Attackers can supply the --output argument via the other parameter or output kwarg to write patch content to attacker-chosen file paths at process privilege level. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/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:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-88 Added Reference https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-fjr4-x663-mwxc Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-overwrite-via-diff