How severe is CVE-2023-29012?

CVE-2023-29012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29012 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-2023-29012?

CVE-2023-29012 affects Git For Windows Project Git For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29012?

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-2023-29012 published?

CVE-2023-29012 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29012

CVE-2023-29012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Git For Windows Project Git For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Git For Windows Project Git For Windows
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29012?: Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-29012?: CVE-2023-29012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29012 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-2023-29012?: CVE-2023-29012 affects Git For Windows Project Git For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29012?: 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-2023-29012 published?: CVE-2023-29012 was published on 2023-04-25 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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