CVE-2026-78679

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.5

Exploit probability—

ProductGitpython

PublishedAug 25, 2026

First seenAug 25, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-73CWE-73

How to fix

Update

gitpython3.1.59 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-3wxw-xv34-2frg

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
gitpythonPyPI	v < 3.1.59	3.1.59

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