Python git: GitPython from 3.1.62 before 3.2.0 contains a symlink-following flaw in Submodule.move(), which checks the
Affects python-gitSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium · fixed in 3.2.0 : update python-git when convenient.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 23:57 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.2.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10python-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTSpython-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSpython-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSpython-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSpython-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSpython-gitpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-git?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in GitPython version 3.2.0 and later. Users should upgrade to version 3.2.0 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
GitPython versions from 3.1.62 before 3.2.0 have a symlink-following vulnerability in the Submodule.move() function. This flaw allows an untrusted repository to commit a symbolic link pointing outside the working tree, which can cause the application to relocate the submodule checkout externally, leading to corruption of the index and .gitmodules file.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-110860 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110860 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-gq48-pqfc-9p58 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-3.1.62-before-3.2.0-symlink-path-traversal-via-submodule-move (opens in a new tab)