Summary
Prefect Git Argument Injection in GitRepository Pull Steps
A vulnerability was found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.25.dev6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file src/prefect/runner/storage.py of the component GitRepository Pull Handler. The manipulation of the argument commit_sha/directories results in argument injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.25.dev7 can resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 6a9d9918716ce4ee0297b69f3046f7067ef1faae. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Impact
CVE-2026-7725 has a CVSS score of 6.3 (Low). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (3.6.25.dev7); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.
Affected versions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-7725? CVE-2026-7725 is a low-severity security vulnerability in prefect (pip), affecting versions < 3.6.25.dev7. It is fixed in 3.6.25.dev7.
- How severe is CVE-2026-7725? CVE-2026-7725 has a CVSS score of 6.3 (Low). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
- Which versions of prefect are affected by CVE-2026-7725? prefect (pip) versions < 3.6.25.dev7 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-7725? Yes. CVE-2026-7725 is fixed in 3.6.25.dev7. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-7725 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-7725 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2026-7725 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-7725? Upgrade
prefectto 3.6.25.dev7 or later.