CVE-2023-29011: Git for Windows, the Windows port of Git, ships with an executable called `connect.exe`, which implements a SO

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29011?

git for windows: upgrade to 2.40.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-29011 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-29011 affect?

CVE-2023-29011 affects git for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Git for Windows, the Windows port of Git, ships with an executable called `connect.exe`, which implements a SOCKS5 proxy that can be used to connect e.g. to SSH servers via proxies when certain ports are blocked for outgoing connections. Th

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-29011 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting git for windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Git for Windows, the Windows port of Git, ships with an executable called `connect.exe`, which implements a SOCKS5 proxy that can be used to connect e.g. to SSH servers via proxies when certain ports are blocked for outgoing connections. The location of `connect.exe`'s config file is hard-coded as `/etc/connectrc` which will typically be interpreted as `C:\etc\connectrc`. Since `C:\etc` can be created by any authenticated user, this makes `connec

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2023-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: git for windows project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-25 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git for windows project git for windows UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.40.1

Fixed in: 2.40.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy git-for-windows || rpm -q git-for-windows || git-for-windows --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.40.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade git-for-windows

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git-for-windows

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-29011?

git for windows: upgrade to 2.40.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29011 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-29011 affect?

CVE-2023-29011 affects git for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Git for Windows, the Windows port of Git, ships with an executable called `connect.exe`, which implements a SOCKS5 proxy that can be used to connect e.g. to SSH servers via proxies when certain ports are blocked for outgoing connections. Th

How urgent is CVE-2023-29011?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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