High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Aug 25, 2026
CVE-2026-78677
CVE-2026-78677
Description
GitPython before 3.1.59 omits --separate-git-dir from unsafe_git_clone_options, allowing attackers to create arbitrary git directories outside the intended clone destination. Attackers can pass a separate_git_dir parameter to Repo.clone_from() or Repo.clone() to redirect repository metadata to an attacker-controlled filesystem path, enabling arbitrary directory creation and potential hook execution.
Affected products
1- Range: <3.1.59
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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