CVE-2026-78678: GitPython versions before 3.1.59 contain an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_revision_options guard that

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-78678 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 versions before 3.1.59 contain an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_revision_options guard that omits --contents and -S options, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files by passing these options to Repo.blame(). Attackers can supply revision values like --contents=/etc/passwd to leak file contents through the blame result returned to the caller.

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 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2026-08-25
Last modified	2026-10-12

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gitpython project

Last updated 2026-10-12 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-25 02:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-12 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitpython project gitpython UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.59

Fixed in: 3.1.59

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show gitpython

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.59

pip install --upgrade "gitpython>=3.1.59"

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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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-78678?

gitpython: upgrade to 3.1.59. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-78678 being exploited?

CVE-2026-78678 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-2026-78678 affect?

CVE-2026-78678 affects gitpython. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). GitPython versions before 3.1.59 contain an incomplete denylist in the unsafe_git_revision_options guard that omits --contents and -S options, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files by passing these options to Repo.blame(). Attackers ca

How urgent is CVE-2026-78678?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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