How severe is CVE-2023-23618?

CVE-2023-23618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23618?

CVE-2023-23618 affects Git For Windows Project Git For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23618?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-23618 published?

CVE-2023-23618 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23618

CVE-2023-23618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git For Windows Project Git For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Git For Windows Project Git For Windows
Published: 2023-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23618?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-23618?: CVE-2023-23618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23618?: CVE-2023-23618 affects Git For Windows Project Git For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-23618 published?: CVE-2023-23618 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:git_for_windows_project:git_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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