CVE-2023-24205 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Feb 2023 Updated 12 Mar 2025

Attackers can achieve remote code execution by overwriting the configuration file due to improper access controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-24205?

CVE-2023-24205 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Clash for Windows v0.20.12 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which is exploited via overwriting the configuration file (cfw-setting.yaml).

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Clash Project Clash.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-24205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq24-vhfq-6v9x.