PatchTheCVECVE-2026-73623: GitPython before 3.1.54 contains an incomplete denylist in unsafe_git_clone_options that omits --template, all
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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE
CVE-2026-73623 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gitpython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GitPython before 3.1.54 contains an incomplete denylist in unsafe_git_clone_options that omits --template, allowing attackers to achieve arbitrary command execution during clone operations. Attackers can supply --template pointing to a directory containing malicious post-checkout hooks that execute when git clones the repository.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-08-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gitpython project
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
gitpython project gitpython UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.1.54
Fixed in: 3.1.54
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
pip show gitpython
2. UPGRADE to 3.1.54
pip install --upgrade "gitpython>=3.1.54"
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b
Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273
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 · DEFERRED
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
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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