CVE-2026-63478

5.3 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure Library

What it is

isomorphic-git is a pure JavaScript implementation of Git for Node.js and browsers. Prior to 1.38.6, isomorphic-git's tree parser in src/models/GitTree.js accepts a standalone .. tree-entry name because it rejects only path separators. During clone or checkout from a malicious or man-in-the-middle-controlled non-GitHub remote, nested .. entries can escape the working-tree root and write files at attacker-selected parent paths on any host-backed fs provider. The arbitrary file write can overwrite startup or configuration files and lead to code execution. GitHub-hosted trees are not a direct source because GitHub rejects .. entries during repository integrity checks. This issue is fixed in version 1.38.6.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-07-16 21:37 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2026-11-03 20:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-11-07 04:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-11-03 20:18 UTC
Last modified: 2026-11-07 04:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record