CVE-2023-29012: Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29012?

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

Q: Is CVE-2023-29012 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29012 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-2023-29012 affect?

CVE-2023-29012 affects git for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` woul

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-29012 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` would be executed silently upon running Git CMD. The problem has been patched in Git for Windows v2.40.1. As a workaround, avoid using Git CMD or, if using Git CMD, avoid starting it in an untrusted directory.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
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-2023-29012?

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

Is CVE-2023-29012 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29012 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-2023-29012 affect?

CVE-2023-29012 affects git for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Git for Windows is the Windows port of Git. Prior to version 2.40.1, any user of Git CMD who starts the command in an untrusted directory is impacted by an Uncontrolles Search Path Element vulnerability. Maliciously-placed `doskey.exe` woul

How urgent is CVE-2023-29012?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

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References

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