Clash 0.20.12 on Windows Configuration File cfw-setting.yaml permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Clash 0.20.12 on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file cfw-setting.yaml of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-24205. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Clash 0.20.12 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file cfw-setting.yaml of the component Configuration File Handler. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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).

The weakness was disclosed 02/24/2023 as 3891. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-24205 since 01/23/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-28264). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/23/2023 🔍
02/24/2023 +32 days 🔍
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10/20/2025 +969 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3891
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-24205 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221712
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2023 08:06
Updated: 10/20/2025 08:30
Changes: 02/24/2023 08:06 (38), 03/24/2023 15:41 (12), 10/20/2025 08:30 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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