CVE-2021-22862: Improper access control in GitHub Enterprise Server leading to the disclosure of Actions secrets to forks
An improper access control vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an authenticated user with the ability to fork a repository to disclose Actions secrets for the parent repository of the fork. This vulnerability existed due to a flaw that allowed the base reference of a pull request to be updated to point to an arbitrary SHA or another pull request outside of the fork repository. By establishing this incorrect reference in a PR, the restrictions that limit the Actions secrets sent a workflow from forks could be bypassed. This vulnerability affected GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.0.0, 3.0.0.rc2, and 3.0.0.rc1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-22862.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22862?
The severity of CVE-2021-22862 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2021-22862 affect GitHub Enterprise Server?
CVE-2021-22862 affects GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.0.0 and 3.0.0-rc1, and 3.0.0-rc2.
How can I fix CVE-2021-22862?
To fix CVE-2021-22862, update GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.0.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22862?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-22862 in the GitHub Enterprise Server release notes at https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.0/admin/release-notes#3.0.1.