Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-23523 affects the Dive desktop app before version 0.13.0. A malicious deep link could cause Dive to install an attacker-controlled MCP server configuration, potentially leading to local command execution. The flaw is critical because exploitation can compromise the user’s machine, but the available sources indicate user interaction is required.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for teams using Dive. The issue can lead to full local compromise after user interaction. Prioritize rapid upgrade and exposure discovery, but avoid assuming active exploitation unless new evidence emerges.
Technical view
Dive versions before 0.13.0 insufficiently confirm MCP server installation via crafted deep links. The issue is classified as CWE-94 and scored CVSS 9.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction. Scope changes, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vendor advisory states the issue is fixed in 0.13.0.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed where employees run OpenAgentPlatform Dive desktop versions earlier than 0.13.0, especially if users can open external links that invoke Dive deep-link handling.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires convincing a user to open a crafted deep link, after which Dive may install an attacker-controlled MCP configuration leading to local command execution.
Researcher notes
Public sources identify the vulnerable behavior, affected versions, CVSS vector, CWE-94, and fixing commit. They do not provide evidence of exploitation in the wild. Review the advisory and commit for implementation details without relying on unverified exploit claims.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade OpenAgentPlatform Dive to version 0.13.0 or later.
- Identify endpoints running Dive versions earlier than 0.13.0.
- Review vendor advisory and release notes for any additional guidance.
- Warn users not to open untrusted Dive deep links until upgraded.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Dive version is 0.13.0 or later.
- Check software inventory for Dive desktop installations below 0.13.0.
- Review endpoint telemetry for unexpected MCP server configuration changes.
- Monitor for suspicious local command execution from Dive-related processes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.86Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.7CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive/security/advisories/GHSA-pjj5-f3wm-f9m8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive/commit/a5162ac9eff366d8ea1215b8a47139a81a55a779CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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