Snakemake: GitPython reference APIs has a path traversal vulnerability that allows arbitrary file write and delete
Affects snakemakeSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 9.20.0 as a priority.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 9.20.0
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
Weaponized: 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 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade snakemake to 9.20.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewsnakemakepkg:brew/snakemakeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in Snakemake version 9.20.0. Users should upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability. The fix involves validating reference paths before any filesystem write, rename, or delete operation to ensure they do not escape the repository boundaries. No other mitigation is required if the application is updated.
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in GitPython reference APIs used by Snakemake (CVE-2026-44243) that allows attackers 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 Snakemake versions from 5.5.3 up to but not including 9.20.0. The vulnerability requires local access and the ability to supply crafted reference paths to the application using GitPython. The impact includes high integrity and availability risks, such as arbitrary file modification and deletion. A fix is available in Snakemake version 9.20.0.
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)