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CVE-2026-44243

Gitpython path traversal

7.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.44%
  1. Published7 May 2026

Description

GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.48, a vulnerability in GitPython allows attackers who can supply a crafted reference path to an application using GitPython to write, overwrite, move, or delete files outside the repository’s .git directory via insufficient validation of reference paths in reference creation, rename, and delete operations. This issue has been patched in version 3.1.48.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Gitpython< 3.1.48

Remediation

Fixed in
Gitpython≥ 3.1.48

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-44243 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-44243 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.44%.

How severe is CVE-2026-44243?

CVE-2026-44243 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-44243?

Affected products include Gitpython.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44243?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Gitpython 3.1.48 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.