snowflake-cli · GitPython: Arbitrary local file content disclosure via [include] directive in untrusted .gitmodules
Affects snowflake-cliSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High : upgrade to 3.27.0 soon.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.27.0, 0.35.0_5, 0.29.0 +2
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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 25 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Homebrewsnowflake-clipkg:brew/snowflake-cliOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewtachpkg:brew/tachOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewapmpkg:brew/apmOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewlegitpkg:brew/legitOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewkimi-clipkg:brew/kimi-cliOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update GitPython to a fixed version where SubmoduleConfigParser disables merge_includes when parsing .gitmodules. Until patched, avoid processing untrusted repositories with GitPython or handle exceptions carefully to prevent leakage of file contents through error messages.
Description
A high-severity vulnerability in GitPython (CVE-2026-78675) allows arbitrary local file content disclosure via the [include] directive in an untrusted .gitmodules file. The SubmoduleConfigParser does not disable merge_includes, enabling an attacker to craft a malicious .gitmodules file that causes the parser to include and read arbitrary files on the victim's system. When the parser encounters a non-gitconfig file, it raises an exception that leaks the first line of the included file in the error message. This disclosure occurs during common read-only operations such as enumerating submodules, without requiring repository updates or checkouts. A fix is available for this vulnerability.
References
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7833-fr7j-v32q (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78675 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/pull/2211 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/commit/ef7568e3b317ce617eacda39b8b54dcdff8c3b5c (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.59 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/gitpython/PYSEC-2026-3785.yaml (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/gitpython-before-local-file-content-disclosure-via-gitmodules (opens in a new tab)