CVE-2023-33290: The git-url-parse crate through 0.4.4 for Rust allows Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDos) via a craft

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33290?

git-url-parse: upgrade to newer than 0.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33290 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33290 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-2023-33290 affect?

CVE-2023-33290 affects git-url-parse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The git-url-parse crate through 0.4.4 for Rust allows Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDos) via a crafted URL to normalize_url in lib.rs, a similar issue to CVE-2023-32758 (Python).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-33290?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-33290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting git-url-parse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The git-url-parse crate through 0.4.4 for Rust allows Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDos) via a crafted URL to normalize_url in lib.rs, a similar issue to CVE-2023-32758 (Python).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1333
Published	2023-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: git-url-parse project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-12 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

git-url-parse project git-url-parse UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy git-url-parse || rpm -q git-url-parse || git-url-parse --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade git-url-parse

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade git-url-parse

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-2023-33290?

git-url-parse: upgrade to newer than 0.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33290 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33290 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-2023-33290 affect?

CVE-2023-33290 affects git-url-parse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The git-url-parse crate through 0.4.4 for Rust allows Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDos) via a crafted URL to normalize_url in lib.rs, a similar issue to CVE-2023-32758 (Python).

How urgent is CVE-2023-33290?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-32758 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE giturlparse (aka git-url-parse) through 1.2.2, as used in Semgrep 1.5.2 through 1.24.1, is vulnerable to ReDoS

References

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