GitPython validates a submodule's ".git" path only after cloning into it (RCE)

Date Oct 22, 2026

Type Vendor advisory

Signal High-risk advisory

Vendor / Product PyPI · Gitpython

CVE CVE-2026-114145

High-risk advisory CVE-2026-114145

Summary

GitPython validates a submodule's ".git" path only after cloning into it (RCE)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for Gitpython. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 17% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether Gitpython is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 17%.

Sources

GitHub Advisory GHSA-83vg-56qc-22m7 NVD — CVE-2026-114145 Source reference

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