CVE-2020-10516: Improper access control in GitHub Enterprise Server leading to privilege escalation of organization member
First published: Wed Jun 03 2020(Updated: )
An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the GitHub Enterprise Server API that allowed an organization member to escalate permissions and gain access to unauthorized repositories within an organization. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 2.21 and was fixed in 2.20.9, 2.19.15, and 2.18.20. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub GitHub | >=2.18.0<2.18.20 | |
| GitHub GitHub | >=2.19.0<2.19.15 | |
| GitHub GitHub | >=2.20.0<2.20.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this GitHub Enterprise Server API vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-10516.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10516?
The severity of CVE-2020-10516 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2020-10516?
All versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 2.18.20, 2.19.15, and 2.20.9 are affected by CVE-2020-10516.
How does CVE-2020-10516 impact organizations using GitHub Enterprise Server?
CVE-2020-10516 allows an organization member to escalate permissions and gain access to unauthorized repositories within an organization.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10516?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-10516 in the release notes of GitHub Enterprise Server versions 2.18.20, 2.19.15, and 2.20.9.
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