CVE-2026-87818
GitPython 3.1.59 Local File Content Oracle via --no-index
Description
GitPython 3.1.59 fails to restrict the --no-index option in the high-level diff API, allowing attackers to read arbitrary filesystem paths as repository operands. Attackers can combine --no-index with -I/--ignore-matching-lines to create a content-dependent Boolean oracle, repeatedly querying local files to recover single-line secrets through distinguishable success or error responses.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 3:17 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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GitPython to a secure version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for GitPython.
- Validate GitPython's diff API usage.
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-2026-87818.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-whh4-5q6c-9v3x | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-3.1.59-local-file-content-oracle-via-no-index |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-87818', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-09T14:06:42.660856Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GitPython 3.1.59 fails to restrict the --no-index option in the high-level diff API, allowing attackers to read arbitrary filesystem paths as repository operands. Attackers can combine --no-index with -I/--ignore-matching-lines to create a content-dependent Boolean oracle, repeatedly querying local files to recover single-line secrets through distinguishable success or error responses. 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-88 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/87xxx/CVE-2026-87818.json">CVE-2026-87818</a> Added Reference https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-whh4-5q6c-9v3x Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-3.1.59-local-file-content-oracle-via-no-index