CVE-2026-76218

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.

CVSS Vector

References

• https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-remote-code-execution-via-repo-init
• https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-9rj7-rf2p-w77r