Information disclosure in GitHub Desktop - CVE-2025-23040
Published: January 15, 2025 / Updated: September 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU152205
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-23040
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of remote URLs in GitHub Desktop when processing a maliciously crafted remote URL. A local user can provide a maliciously crafted remote URL to disclose credentials.
User interaction is required.
Affected software
GitHub Desktop
How to mitigate CVE-2025-23040
Install security update from vendor's website.
GitHub Desktop - update to 3.4.12