CVE-2026-23523 Dive allows One-click Remote Code Execution through Deep Links for MCP Install

Critical 9.7 Published 16 Jan 2026 Updated 16 Jan 2026

Attackers can execute arbitrary local commands via crafted deep links that install malicious MCP server configurations without sufficient user confirmation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-23523?

CVE-2026-23523 is a critical code injection vulnerability in OpenAgentPlatform Dive, published on 16 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openagentplatform Dive.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2026-23523 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-23523 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjj5-f3wm-f9m8.