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CVE-2026-42215 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.8

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

GitPython - Command Injection

Published: May 7, 2026Updated: May 7, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

GitPython 3.1.30 to < 3.1.47 contains a command injection caused by bypassing dangerous Git option checks via Python kwargs in Repo.clone_from(), Remote.fetch(), Remote.pull(), and Remote.push(), letting attackers execute arbitrary commands remotely, exploit requires attacker-controlled kwargs input.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.8

Impact

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Upgrade to version 3.1.47 or later.

References

https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.47
https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-rpm5-65cw-6hj4

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-42215
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Type: command_injection
Status: unconfirmed

CWE

CWE-78

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H