Is CVE-2023-23946 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23946 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23946 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23946 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23946?

CVE-2023-23946 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-23946

CWE-22Published: February 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Git, a revision control system, is vulnerable to path traversal prior to versions 2.39.2, 2.38.4, 2.37.6, 2.36.5, 2.35.7, 2.34.7, 2.33.7, 2.32.6, 2.31.7, and 2.30.8. By feeding a crafted input to `git apply`, a path outside the working tree can be overwritten as the user who is running `git apply`. A fix has been prepared and will appear in v2.39.2, v2.38.4, v2.37.6, v2.36.5, v2.35.7, v2.34.7, v2.33.7, v2.32.6, v2.31.7, and v2.30.8. As a workaround, use `git apply --stat` to inspect a patch before applying; avoid applying one that creates a symbolic link and then creates a file beyond the symbolic link.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23946 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.