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CVE-2026-87817

CVE-2026-87817HIGH

gitpython-developers GitPython — GitPython before 3.1.60 Remote Code Execution via Git Directory Impersonation

  AV  AC  AT  PR  UI  VC  VI  VA   CVSS    EPSS   %ile   KEV
   N   L   N   N   P   H   H   H    8.7   .0040   32.4     —

AFFECTED
  Product    Versions     Fixed
  GitPython  unspecified  3.1.60

TIMELINE
  Sep 9   Reserved by VulnCheck
  Sep 9   Published (CNA: VulnCheck)
  Sep 16  EXPLOIT PUBLISHED — CVE-2026-87817 (gitpython-developers GitPython). Public exploit reference added.

CWE-94 · CNA: VulnCheck · CVSS v4.0 · 2 references · NVD status: Analyzed

Description

GitPython before 3.1.60 fails to properly validate the git directory location, allowing attackers to impersonate the git directory using tracked files like gitdir, commondir, and HEAD. Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious pre-commit hook in the tracked hooks directory that executes when a victim calls index.commit() on a cloned or opened repository.

Lifecycle

Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
Date	Event	Detail
September 9, 2026	Reserved	Reserved by VulnCheck
September 9, 2026	Published	Published (CNA: VulnCheck)
September 16, 2026	EXPLOIT PUBLISHED	EXPLOIT PUBLISHED — CVE-2026-87817 (gitpython-developers GitPython). Public exploit reference added.

Affected

Affected products and packages — 1 row
Vendor	Product / Package	Ecosystem	Version introduced	Fixed
gitpython-developers	GitPython	—	—	3.1.60

Weaknesses

CWE-94

References (2)

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9 [Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory]
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-3.1.60-remote-code-execution-via-git-directory-impersonation [Third Party Advisory]

Authoritative record: CVE-2026-87817 at cve.org

Vendors: gitpython-developers

Weaknesses: CWE-94

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