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CVE-2026-73624

GitPython before 3.1.54 Arbitrary File Overwrite via diff

Published: Aug 13, 2026Updated: Sep 9, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-88
8.1HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 73.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in the Diffable.diff method that fails to validate git options passed through kwargs. Attackers can supply the --output argument via the other parameter or output kwarg to write patch content to attacker-chosen file paths at process privilege level.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:NI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-88

Affected Products

gitpython-developers
package-ecosystem
GitPythonMixed
DevTools & CI / source-control

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
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References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-fjr4-x663-mwxc
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-overwrite-via-diff
vulncheck.com

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