HIGH 7.7 NVD
CVE-2026-76218
GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a
GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a template parameter pointing to a directory with malicious git hooks that execute arbitrary code when git operations are performed on the initialized repository.
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-remote-code-execution-via-repo-init
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r
This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 was published on 2026-08-19 via NVD.
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