PrefectHQ prefect GitRepository Pull storage.py argument injection
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-88.
Summary
A vulnerability was found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.25.dev6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file src/prefect/runner/storage.py of the component GitRepository Pull Handler. The manipulation of the argument commit_sha/directories results in argument injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.25.dev7 can resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 6a9d9918716ce4ee0297b69f3046f7067ef1faae. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrefectHQ | prefect | 3.6.25.dev6 | 3.6.25.dev7 | Patch available | CNA |
| — | prefect (PyPI) | before 3.6.25.dev7 | 3.6.25.dev7 | Patch available | GHSA-6rcx-55r6-jx65 |
- prefect VendorPrefectHQ Affected 3.6.25.dev6 Fixed in 3.6.25.dev7 Patch available CNA
- prefect (PyPI) Vendor— Affected before 3.6.25.dev7 Fixed in 3.6.25.dev7 Patch available GHSA-6rcx-55r6-jx65
Remediation
- Fix · CNA prefect (PrefectHQ) Fixed in 3.6.25.dev7
- Fix · GHSA-6rcx-55r6-jx65 prefect (PyPI) Fixed in 3.6.25.dev7 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-7725
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6rcx-55r6-jx65
References
Patch 3
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- TI-2026-03027 Authentication Bypass in prefecthq/prefect CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.5
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- TI-2024-07590 CORS Misconfiguration in prefecthq/prefect CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.6
Sources
- CVE-2026-7725 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-7725 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6rcx-55r6-jx65 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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