---
title: "CVE-2026-110857: GitPython - Remote Code Execution"
description: "GitPython < 3.2.0 contains a remote code execution caused by unvalidated forwarding of URLs in Git.ls_remote and unguarded option injection in merge_base and IndexFile.move, letting attackers execute arbitrary commands remotely, exploit requires git ext transport enabled."
url: https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/CVE-2026-110857/
---

# CVE-2026-110857 GitPython - Remote Code Execution

GitPython < 3.2.0 contains a remote code execution caused by unvalidated forwarding of URLs in Git.ls\_remote and unguarded option injection in merge\_base and IndexFile.move, letting attackers execute arbitrary commands remotely, exploit requires git ext transport enabled.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10

High

CISA KEV

Not listed

Public exploit

None known

Authentication

Not required

[View the NVD record ↗](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110857)

## Details

Type

Remote Code Execution

Impact

Remote Code Execution

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Published

14 October 2026

Updated

15 October 2026

Weakness

[CWE-1287](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1287.html)

## Vendor fix

Update to version 3.2.0 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

## References

- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110857](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110857)
- [https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-w8jc-g24h-crhw](https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-w8jc-g24h-crhw)
- [https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-3.2.0-command-execution-via-ls-remote-ext-urls](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-3.2.0-command-execution-via-ls-remote-ext-urls)

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