Vulnerability · Published Aug 19, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-76218GitPython before 3.1.58 Remote Code Execution via Repo.init

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity argument injection in GitPython from gitpython-developers. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

GitPython before 3.1.58 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Repo.init that forwards unsafe git options without validation. Attackers can supply a template parameter pointing to a directory with malicious git hooks that execute arbitrary code when git operations are performed on the initialized repository.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Alpine:v3.24	py3-gitpython	3.1.61-r0	ALPINE-CVE-2026-76218
Debian:12	python-git	3.1.30-1+deb12u3	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76218
Debian:13	python-git	3.1.44-1+deb13u1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76218
Debian:14	python-git	3.1.61-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-76218
PyPI	gitpython	3.1.58	PYSEC-2026-3840
PyPI	gitpython	3.1.58	GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r
Ubuntu:26.10	python-git	no fix listed	UBUNTU-CVE-2026-76218

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitpython-developers	GitPython	0 – before 3.1.58

Weakness: CWE-88 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r) vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: GitPython before 3.1.58 Remote Code Execution via Repo.init third-party-advisory