CVE-2026-73619: GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_archive_options guard that omits --a

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73619 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting gitpython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_archive_options guard that omits --add-file and --add-virtual-file options. Attackers can supply these options to Repo.archive() to read arbitrary files from the filesystem and include them in the returned archive.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2026-08-13
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gitpython project

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-13 12:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitpython project gitpython UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.57

Fixed in: 3.1.57

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show gitpython

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.57

pip install --upgrade "gitpython>=3.1.57"

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

Fedora 46 · sugar-toolkit-gtk3 · FIXED · 0.122-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0

Debian 12 · python-git · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · python-git · NO FIX YET

RHEL AI (RHEL AI) 3 · rhelai3/bootc-cuda-rhel9 · NO FIX YET

RHEL AI (RHEL AI) 3 · rhelai3/bootc-gaudi-rhel9 · NO FIX YET

RHEL AI (RHEL AI) 3 · rhelai3/bootc-rocm-rhel9 · NO FIX YET

RHEL AI (RHEL AI) 3 · rhelai3/disk-image-cuda-rhel9 · NO FIX YET

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-539m-9xh6-q6rr

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-73619?

gitpython: upgrade to 3.1.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73619 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73619 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-2026-73619 affect?

CVE-2026-73619 affects gitpython. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_archive_options guard that omits --add-file and --add-virtual-file options. Attackers can supply these options to Repo.archive() to read arbitrary files from the file

How urgent is CVE-2026-73619?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Git vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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References

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