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TI-2026-59934 Aliases CVE-2026-87817GHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9

GitPython before 3.1.60 Remote Code Execution via Git Directory Impersonation

Priority MEDIUM 46CWE-94Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Passive
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 16 fixed, 5 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-94.

Summary

GitPython before 3.1.60 fails to properly validate the git directory location, allowing attackers to impersonate the git directory using tracked files like gitdir, commondir, and HEAD. Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious pre-commit hook in the tracked hooks directory that executes when a victim calls index.commit() on a cloned or opened repository.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00419 36th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial GitPython (gitpython-developers): 3.1.60gitpython (PyPI): 3.1.60Red Hat: 17 advisoriesRed Hat: 16 fixed, 5 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
gitpython-developersGitPythonbefore 3.1.603.1.60Patch availableCNA
—gitpython (PyPI)before 3.1.603.1.60Patch availableGHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9
  • GitPython Vendorgitpython-developers Affected before 3.1.60 Fixed in 3.1.60 Patch available CNA
  • gitpython (PyPI) Vendor— Affected before 3.1.60 Fixed in 3.1.60 Patch available GHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*before 3.1.60Vulnerablegitpython-developers
  • cpe:2.3:a:gitpython_project:gitpython:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* Versions before 3.1.60 Vulnerable ·gitpython-developers

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA GitPython (gitpython-developers) Fixed in 3.1.60
  • Fix · GHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9 gitpython (PyPI) Fixed in 3.1.60 Advisory →

Red Hat 17 advisories

  • RHSA-2026:87410 Released 2026-10-21 · Red Hat rating Critical
    RHOAI 2.25.12 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
    • Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25 registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-built-in-detector-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-caikit-nlp-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-codeflare-operator-rhel9 +47
  • RHSA-2026:87124 Released 2026-10-21 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 Container Release Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/de-supported-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/eda-controller-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/ee-supported-rhel9 +8
  • RHSA-2026:86891 Released 2026-10-21 · Red Hat rating Critical
    RHOAI 3.5.2 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
    • Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-automl-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-built-in-detector-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-cli-rhel9 +47
Show 14 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2026:84734 Released 2026-10-19 · Red Hat rating Critical
    RHOAI 3.4.5 - Red Hat OpenShift AI
    • Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-ai-gateway-payload-processing-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-automl-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/rhoai/odh-autorag-rhel9 +47
  • RHSA-2026:74506 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Satellite 6.16.14 Async Update
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 8 foreman-3.12.0.23-1.el8sat, foreman-cli-3.12.0.23-1.el8sat, foreman-debug-3.12.0.23-1.el8sat +32
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 9 foreman-3.12.0.23-1.el9sat, foreman-cli-3.12.0.23-1.el9sat, foreman-debug-3.12.0.23-1.el9sat +32
  • RHSA-2026:74505 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Satellite 6.17.12 Async Update
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 9 foreman-3.14.0.22-1.el9sat, foreman-cli-3.14.0.22-1.el9sat, foreman-debug-3.14.0.22-1.el9sat +31
  • RHSA-2026:74504 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Satellite 6.18.10 Async Update
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.18 for RHEL 9 foreman-3.16.0.25-1.el9sat, foreman-cli-3.16.0.25-1.el9sat, foreman-debug-3.16.0.25-1.el9sat +26
  • RHSA-2026:74649 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Important
    satellite/iop-vulnerability-engine-rhel9 container image available as a Technology Preview
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.19 registry.redhat.io/satellite/iop-vulnerability-engine-rhel9
  • RHSA-2026:74644 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Important
    satellite/iop-vulnerability-engine-rhel9 container image available as a Technology Preview
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.18 registry.redhat.io/satellite/iop-vulnerability-engine-rhel9
  • RHSA-2026:74503 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Satellite 6.19.5 Async Update
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.19 for RHEL 9 foreman-3.18.0.14-1.el9sat, foreman-cli-3.18.0.14-1.el9sat, foreman-debug-3.18.0.14-1.el9sat +19
  • RHSA-2026:71210 Released 2026-09-23 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 Container Release Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-25/controller-rhel8, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-25/de-minimal-rhel8, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-25/ee-minimal-rhel8 +4
  • RHSA-2026:71179 Released 2026-09-23 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 Container Release Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-26/aap-must-gather-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-26/controller-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-26/de-minimal-rhel9 +10
  • RHSA-2026:71114 Released 2026-09-23 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 Product Security and Bug Fix Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 8 automation-controller-venv-tower-4.6.33-1.el8ap, automation-gateway-proxy-server-2.5.10-8.el8ap, automation-gateway-server-2.5.20260923-1.el8ap +3
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 9 automation-controller-venv-tower-4.6.33-1.el9ap, automation-gateway-proxy-server-2.6.17-3.el9ap, automation-gateway-server-2.5.20260923-1.el9ap +3
  • RHSA-2026:71177 Released 2026-09-23 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 Container Release Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/aap-must-gather-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/controller-rhel9, registry.redhat.io/ansible-automation-platform-27/de-minimal-rhel9 +4
  • RHSA-2026:71113 Released 2026-09-23 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 Product Security and Bug Fix Update
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 for RHEL 10 python-sqlparse-0.6.0-1.el10ap, python3-sqlparse-0.6.0-1.el10ap, receptor-1.6.8-1.el10ap
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 for RHEL 9 automation-controller-4.7.17-1.el9ap, automation-controller-cli-4.7.17-1.el9ap, automation-controller-server-4.7.17-1.el9ap +7
  • RHSA-2026:68780 Released 2026-09-17 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Technical preview of the satellite/iop-vmaas-rhel9 container image
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.19 registry.redhat.io/satellite/iop-vmaas-rhel9
  • RHSA-2026:68764 Released 2026-09-17 · Red Hat rating Critical
    Technical preview of the satellite/iop-vmaas-rhel9 container image
    • Red Hat Satellite 6.18 registry.redhat.io/satellite/iop-vmaas-rhel9

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    gitpython-developers GitPython 3.1.60

    3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-59935 GitPython 3.1.59 Local File Content Oracle via --no-indexPriority MEDIUM 64
    • TI-2026-59936 GitPython before 3.1.60 Denial of Service via ReDoSPriority MEDIUM 44
    Show all 3 records →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Exploit IntelligenceAffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat AI Inference ServerAffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5Fixed RHSA-2026:71210
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 8Fixed RHSA-2026:71114
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:71114
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6Fixed RHSA-2026:71179
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:71113
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7Fixed RHSA-2026:71177, RHSA-2026:87124
Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25Fixed RHSA-2026:87410
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4Fixed RHSA-2026:84734
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5Fixed RHSA-2026:86891
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 8Fixed RHSA-2026:74506
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:74506
Red Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:74505
Red Hat Satellite 6.18Fixed RHSA-2026:68764, RHSA-2026:74644
Red Hat Satellite 6.18 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:74504
Red Hat Satellite 6.19Fixed RHSA-2026:68780, RHSA-2026:74649
Red Hat Satellite 6.19 for RHEL 9Fixed RHSA-2026:74503
Not affected: 21 products
  • Migration Toolkit for Applications 8
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 8
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 for RHEL 9
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 for RHEL 10
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 for RHEL 9
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7
  • Red Hat Hardened Images
  • Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI)
  • Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25
  • Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
  • Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1
  • Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 8
  • Red Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 9
  • Red Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 9
  • Red Hat Satellite 6.18 for RHEL 9
  • Red Hat Satellite 6.19 for RHEL 9

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-87817
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-239g-whfq-7xj9
  3. 2026-10-06 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
  4. 2026-10-13 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
  5. 2026-10-20 Fix available: RHSA-2026:84734 · Red Hat
  6. 2026-10-20 Fix available: Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 · Red Hat
  7. 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:87124 · Red Hat
  8. 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:86891 · Red Hat
  9. 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:87410 · Red Hat
  10. 2026-10-23 Fix available: Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25, Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 · Red Hat
  11. 2026-11-06 Fix available: RHSA-2026:71177 · Red Hat

References

Exploit 1

Advisory 1

Other 5

  • TI-2026-54689 GitPython before 3.1.59 Path Traversal via separate-git-dir CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-51706 GitPython before 3.1.55 Environment Variable Exfiltration via Remote.add() CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-47618 GitPython before 3.1.52 Environment Variable Exfiltration via clone_from CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-30595 GitPython: Unsafe option check validates multi_options before shlex.split transforms it CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-32220 GitPython: Path traversal in GitPython reference APIs allows arbitrary file write and delete outside the repository CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2026-47621 GitPython before 3.1.51 Command Injection via option prefix abbreviation CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
See all 34 →

Sources

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