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AI / ML CVE-2026-23523

CRITICAL
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2026-01-16 security-advisories@github.com
RCE Code Injection AI / ML Dive
9.6
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
9.6 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 09, 2026 - 20:45 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 09, 2026 - 20:45 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 16, 2026 - 17:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.6

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs. Prior to 0.13.0, crafted deeplink can install an attacker-controlled MCP server configuration without sufficient user confirmation and can lead to arbitrary local command execution on the victim’s machine. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.13.0.

AnalysisAI

Dive, an MCP Host Desktop Application for LLM integration, allows code injection prior to version 0.13.0 through malicious tool responses, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's machine.

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Craft malicious deeplink URI
Exploit
Trick user into clicking link
Execution
MCP server config installed without confirmation
Impact
Arbitrary command execution via MCP server
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation User must click attacker-crafted deeplink in Dive versions prior to 0.13.0. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 9.6 with PoC available. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A user connects Dive to a compromised or malicious MCP server. The server returns a crafted tool response containing injected code that Dive executes with the user's desktop privileges, potentially exfiltrating credentials or installing malware.
Remediation Update Dive to version 0.13.0 or later. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.
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