CVE-2026-110859 GitPython - Command Injection

GitPython < 3.2.0 contains an argument injection vulnerability in Head.checkout() caused by parsing branch names as git options, letting remote attackers read arbitrary files, exploit requires cloning a repository with a crafted default branch.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
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Details

Type
Command Injection
Impact
File System Read, Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
14 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-88

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

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