CVE-2026-78679

Published: Ago 25, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 25, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 6,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

GitPython before 3.1.59 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in TagReference.create() where a positional reference parameter bypasses the unsafe option guard. Attackers can supply a reference value like --file=<path> to read arbitrary files, with contents returned in the annotated tag message.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0024
Percentile
0,2th
Updated

Single Data Point

Only one EPSS measurement is available for this CVE. Trend analysis requires multiple data points over time.

73

External Control of File Name or Path

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Other)
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Unix, Windows, macOS
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/…
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3wxw…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbit…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-arbitrary-file-read-via-t…