Nbdime: GitPython reference APIs has a path traversal vulnerability that allows arbitrary file write and delete
Affects nbdimeSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 4.0.4_2 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.0.4_2
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade nbdime to 4.0.4_2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewnbdimepkg:brew/nbdimeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in GitPython version 4.0.4_2 that enforces validation of reference paths before write, rename, and delete operations to ensure paths do not escape repository boundaries. Users should upgrade to version 4.0.4_2 or later. The recommended fix includes validating the resolved absolute path against the repository directory to prevent path traversal. No additional mitigation is required if the patch is applied.
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in GitPython reference APIs allows attackers who can supply crafted reference paths to write, overwrite, move, or delete files outside the repository's .git directory. This occurs due to insufficient validation of reference paths before filesystem write, rename, and delete operations. The flaw affects GitPython versions up to 3.1.46 and the current main branch (3.1.47 locally).
References
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7545-fcxq-7j24 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44243 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.48 (opens in a new tab)