CVE-2026-23523: Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-23523?

dive: upgrade to 0.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-23523 being exploited?

CVE-2026-23523 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-2026-23523 affect?

CVE-2026-23523 affects dive. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs. Prior to 0.13.0, crafted deeplink can install an attacker-controlled MCP server configuration without sufficient user confirmation and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-23523?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-23523 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting dive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs. Prior to 0.13.0, crafted deeplink can install an attacker-controlled MCP server configuration without sufficient user confirmation and can lead to arbitrary local command execution on the victim’s machine. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.13.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openagentplatform

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openagentplatform dive UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.13.0

Fixed in: 0.13.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dive

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dive

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · jgmenu · FIXED · 4.7.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3053ee4399 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3053ee4399

Fedora ELN · python-tkrzw · FIXED · 0.1.32-12.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-0161d71544 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0161d71544

Public exploits and detection

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

Write-up: github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive/security/advisories/GHSA-pjj5-f3wm-f9m8

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-23523?

dive: upgrade to 0.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-23523 being exploited?

CVE-2026-23523 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-2026-23523 affect?

CVE-2026-23523 affects dive. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs. Prior to 0.13.0, crafted deeplink can install an attacker-controlled MCP server configuration without sufficient user confirmation and

How urgent is CVE-2026-23523?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-66580 CRITICAL 9.6 UPGRADE Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs
CVE-2025-58176 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application that enables integration with function-calling LLMs

References

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