CVE-2026-73623

GitPython before 3.1.54 contains an incomplete denylist in unsafe_git_clone_options that omits --template, allowing attackers to achieve arbitrary command execution during clone operations. Attackers can supply --template pointing to a directory containing malicious post-checkout hooks that execute when git clones the repository.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-6p8h-3wgx-97gf	Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-remote-code-execution-via-template	Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-6p8h-3wgx-97gf	Exploit Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-13 12:17

Updated : 2026-09-03 16:09

NVD link : CVE-2026-73623

Mitre link : CVE-2026-73623

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73623

JSON object : View

Products Affected

gitpython_project

gitpython

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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