How severe is CVE-2026-73624?

CVE-2026-73624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-73624 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-73624?

CVE-2026-73624 affects Gitpython Project Gitpython. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73624?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-73624 published?

CVE-2026-73624 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

CVE-2026-73624

CVE-2026-73624 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitpython Project Gitpython with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Gitpython Project Gitpython
Published: 2026-08-13
Last modified: 2026-09-28

Description

GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in the Diffable.diff method that fails to validate git options passed through kwargs. Attackers can supply the --output argument via the other parameter or output kwarg to write patch content to attacker-chosen file paths at process privilege level.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73624?: GitPython versions before 3.1.54 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in the Diffable.diff method that fails to validate git options passed through kwargs. Attackers can supply the --output argument via the other parameter or output kwarg to write patch content to attacker-chosen file paths at process privilege level.
How severe is CVE-2026-73624?: CVE-2026-73624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-73624 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-73624?: CVE-2026-73624 affects Gitpython Project Gitpython. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73624?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-73624 published?: CVE-2026-73624 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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