CVE-2026-78679

GitPython before 3.1.59 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in TagReference.create() where a positional reference parameter bypasses the unsafe option guard. Attackers can supply a reference value like --file=<path> to read arbitrary files, with contents returned in the annotated tag message.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3wxw-xv34-2frg
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-tagreference-create
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3wxw-xv34-2frg

Configurations

No configuration.

History

12 Oct 2026, 15:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) GitPython anterior a la versión 3.1.59 contiene una vulnerabilidad de lectura arbitraria de archivos en TagReference.create() donde un parámetro de referencia posicional omite la protección de opción insegura. Los atacantes pueden proporcionar un valor de referencia como --file=<path> para leer archivos arbitrarios, con el contenido devuelto en el mensaje de la etiqueta anotada.

Information

Published : 2026-08-25 02:16

Updated : 2026-10-12 15:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-78679

Mitre link : CVE-2026-78679

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-78679

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path

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