CVE-2026-44243

7.1 HIGH
Published: May 07, 2026 Modified: May 07, 2026
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Description

GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.48, a vulnerability in GitPython allows attackers who can supply a crafted reference path to an application using GitPython to write, overwrite, move, or delete files outside the repositoryโ€™s .git directory via insufficient validation of reference paths in reference creation, rename, and delete operations. This issue has been patched in version 3.1.48.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.48
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch Release Notes
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7545-fcxq-7j24
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7545-fcxq-7j24
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
34th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gitpython_project