How severe is CVE-2023-46944?

CVE-2023-46944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2023-46944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46944?

CVE-2023-46944 affects Gitkraken Gitlens. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46944?

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-2023-46944 published?

CVE-2023-46944 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46944

CVE-2023-46944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitkraken Gitlens with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitkraken Gitlens
Published: 2023-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in GitKraken GitLens before v.14.0.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the Visual Studio Codes workspace trust component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46944?: An issue in GitKraken GitLens before v.14.0.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the Visual Studio Codes workspace trust component.
How severe is CVE-2023-46944?: CVE-2023-46944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2023-46944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46944?: CVE-2023-46944 affects Gitkraken Gitlens. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46944?: 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-2023-46944 published?: CVE-2023-46944 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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