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CVE-2026-76219

Gitpython vulnerability

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.54%
  1. Published19 Aug 2026

Description

GitPython versions before 3.1.58 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in IndexFile.from_tree, IndexFile.reset, and IndexFile.merge_tree methods that append caller-influenced treeish strings to git read-tree without option validation or argument separation. Attackers can inject the --index-output option to overwrite arbitrary files with a valid git-index blob, destroying existing file content at attacker-controlled writable paths.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Gitpython< 3.1.58

Remediation

Fixed in
Gitpython≥ 3.1.58

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-76219 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-76219 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.

How severe is CVE-2026-76219?

CVE-2026-76219 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-76219?

Affected products include Gitpython.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76219?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Gitpython 3.1.58 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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