What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23618?

CVE-2023-23618 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-23618?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-23618. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Git For Windows CVE-2023-23618

HIGH

Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

2023-02-14 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Microsoft Git For Windows

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 14, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, when gitk is run on Windows, it potentially runs executables from the current directory inadvertently, which can be exploited with some social engineering to trick users into running untrusted code. A patch is available in version 2.39.2. As a workaround, avoid using gitk (or Git GUI's "Visualize History" functionality) in clones of untrusted repositories.

AnalysisAI

Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426. Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, when gitk is run on Windows, it potentially runs executables from the current directory inadvertently, which can be exploited with some social engineering to trick users into running untrusted code. A patch is available in version 2.39.2. As a workaround, avoid using gitk (or Git GUI's "Visualize History" functionality) in clones of untrusted repositories. Affected products include: Git For Windows Project Git For Windows. Version information: version 2.39.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.