CVE-2026-73619: GitPython before 3.1.57 Arbitrary File Read via Repo.archive()

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

GitPython before 3.1.57 contains an incomplete denylist in the unsafegitarchiveoptions guard that omits --add-file and --add-virtual-file options. Attackers can supply these options to Repo.archive() to read arbitrary files from the filesystem and include them in the returned archive.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
GitPython GitPython<3.1.57
Gitpython Project Gitpython Python<3.1.57
debian/python-git<3.1.30-1+deb12u3
3.1.30-1+deb12u3
debian/python-git<3.1.44-1+deb13u1
3.1.44-1+deb13u1
debian/python-git<3.1.61-1
3.1.61-1
debian/python-git<=3.1.30-1+deb12u2, <=3.1.44-1
3.1.30-1+deb12u33.1.44-1+deb13u13.2.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/python-git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.30-1+deb12u3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/python-git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.44-1+deb13u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/python-git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.61-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/python-git to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.30-1+deb12u3Fixed in 3.1.44-1+deb13u1Fixed in 3.2.1-1

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73619?

The severity of CVE-2026-73619 is medium, with a score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73619?

To fix CVE-2026-73619, upgrade GitPython to version 3.1.57 or later.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-73619?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-73619 to read arbitrary files from the filesystem by using the Repo.archive() method.

4

Which versions of GitPython are affected by CVE-2026-73619?

CVE-2026-73619 affects all versions of GitPython prior to 3.1.57.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-73619?

The implications of CVE-2026-73619 include unauthorized access to sensitive files through the misuse of archive options.

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