CVE-2023-31873: Gin 0.7.4 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via require('child_process')

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-31873 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gin 0.7.4 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via require('child_process').

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gin project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-28 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gin project gin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gin || rpm -q gin || gin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gin sudo apt install gin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold gin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gin sudo dnf downgrade gin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add gin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Gin Markdown Editor v0.7.4 (Electron) - Arbitrary Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31873?

gin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31873 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31873 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-2023-31873 affect?

CVE-2023-31873 affects gin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Gin 0.7.4 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via require('child_process').

How urgent is CVE-2023-31873?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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