CVE-2026-67324: Nbdime · GitPython unsafe clone option gate bypass through joined short options
Affects nbdimeSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 4.0.4_4 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:27 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.0.4_4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 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 nbdime to 4.0.4_4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewnbdimepkg:brew/nbdimeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available in GitPython version 4.0.4_4 that fixes this issue by correctly parsing and canonicalizing joined short options before checking them against the unsafe option set. Users should upgrade to version 4.0.4_4 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until patched, avoid passing untrusted input to the multi_options parameter or explicitly set allow_unsafe_options=True only when safe. The vendor advisory recommends recognizing joined short options such as '-uVALUE' and '-cKEY=VALUE' as their canonical short options during validation.
Description
GitPython version 3.1.50 contains a vulnerability where the default unsafe-option gate intended to block dangerous git clone options can be bypassed using joined short-option forms such as '-u<helper>'. This allows execution of local commands via Git's upload-pack option despite the default safety settings. The issue arises because the option canonicalization does not recognize joined short options correctly, leading to a residual security bypass.
References
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-v396-v7q4-x2qj (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/2162 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.51 (opens in a new tab)