CVE-2022-23732: Path traversal in GitHub Enterprise Server management console leading to a bypass of CSRF protections

Published Apr 5, 2022
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server management console that allowed the bypass of CSRF protections. This could potentially lead to privilege escalation. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to target a user that was actively logged into the management console. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.5 and was fixed in versions 3.1.19, 3.2.11, 3.3.6, 3.4.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Affected Software

4 affected components
github Enterprise Server<3.1.19
github Enterprise Server>=3.2.0<3.2.11
github Enterprise Server>=3.3.0<3.3.6
github Enterprise Server>=3.4.0<3.4.1

Event History

Apr 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-23732?

CVE-2022-23732 is a path traversal vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server management console that allows bypassing CSRF protections and potentially leads to privilege escalation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23732?

CVE-2022-23732 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2022-23732?

GitHub Enterprise Server versions 3.1.19, 3.2.0 to 3.2.11, 3.3.0 to 3.3.6, and 3.4.0 to 3.4.1 are affected by CVE-2022-23732.

4

How can CVE-2022-23732 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2022-23732, an attacker would need to target a user who is actively logged into the GitHub Enterprise Server management console.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-23732?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-23732 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.1/admin/release-notes#3.1.19), [Reference 2](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.2/admin/release-notes#3.2.11), [Reference 3](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.6).

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