cruft · GitPython: Arbitrary file truncation via git rev-list --output argument injection in unguarded Commit.count
Affects cruftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.16.0_13 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.16.0_13
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade cruft to 2.16.0_13.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewcruftpkg:brew/cruftOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available in GitPython version 2.16.0_13 that adds the check_unsafe_options guard to Commit.count(), preventing unsafe output arguments from being passed to git rev-list. Users should upgrade to this fixed version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigations are required once the patch is applied.
Description
GitPython's Commit.count() method improperly forwards unsafe options to git rev-list without validation, allowing an attacker to truncate arbitrary files to zero bytes. This occurs because the output argument is passed unchecked, leading to file truncation at the process privilege level. The vulnerability affects versions up to 3.1.53 and has a medium severity rating.
References
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-p538-c434-8v24 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/2184 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/38553b6fddc7f6a667cdb45a6762343a08fc72b2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.56 (opens in a new tab)