CVE-2026-42284: GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-42284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting gitpython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.47, _clone() validates multi_options as the original list, then executes shlex.split(" ".join(multi_options)). A string like "--branch main --config core.hooksPath=/x" passes validation (starts with --branch), but after split becomes ["--branch", "main", "--config", "core.hooksPath=/x"]. Git applies the config and executes attacker hooks during clone. This

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2026-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: gitpython project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-07 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitpython project gitpython UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.47

Fixed in: 3.1.47

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show gitpython

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.47

pip install --upgrade "gitpython>=3.1.47"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-42284?

gitpython: upgrade to 3.1.47. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42284 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42284 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-42284 affect?

CVE-2026-42284 affects gitpython. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.47, _clone() validates multi_options as the original list, then executes shlex.split(" ".join(multi_options)). A string like "--branch main --config

How urgent is CVE-2026-42284?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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References

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