External Control of File Name or Path in GitPython - #VU140588
Published: July 31, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU140588
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Affected software:
GitPython
GitPython
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in TagReference.create() when forwarding user-supplied git options to git tag. A remote user can supply a crafted file option to disclose sensitive information.
The file contents are read from an arbitrary path and returned in-band through the created tag message.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.