Is CVE-2023-24205 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24205 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24205 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24205 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24205?

CVE-2023-24205 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24205

CWE-732Published: February 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Clash for Windows v0.20.12 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which is exploited via overwriting the configuration file (cfw-setting.yaml).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Clash for Windows v0.20.12 is vulnerable to remote code execution by overwriting the application's configuration file. This critical flaw allows an attacker to gain control over the system remotely.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of Clash for Windows if available.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-24205 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.