Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git For Windows Project | Git For Windows | < 2.39.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/commit/49a8ec9dac3cec6602f05fed1b3f80a549Patch
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-wxwv-49qw-35pmVendor Advisory
- https://wiki.tcl-lang.org/page/execNot Applicable
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/commit/49a8ec9dac3cec6602f05fed1b3f80a549Patch
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-wxwv-49qw-35pmVendor Advisory
- https://wiki.tcl-lang.org/page/execNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-23618?
CVE-2023-23618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). 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 directo...
How severe is CVE-2023-23618?
CVE-2023-23618 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git For Windows Project Git For Windows.