CVE-2022-23741: Incorrect authorization in GitHub Enterprise Server token generation leading to full admin access
First published: Wed Dec 14 2022(Updated: )
An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a scoped user-to-server token to escalate to full admin/owner privileges. An attacker would require an account with admin access to install a malicious GitHub App. This vulnerability was fixed in versions 3.3.17, 3.4.12, 3.5.9, and 3.6.5. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise Server | <3.3.17 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.4.0<3.4.12 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.5.0<3.5.9 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.6.0<3.6.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.17
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.12
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.9
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.5
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.17
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.12
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.9
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23741?
CVE-2022-23741 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a scoped user-to-server token to escalate to full admin/owner privileges.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-23741?
To exploit CVE-2022-23741, an attacker would require an account with admin access to install a malicious GitHub App.
Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2022-23741?
GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to and including 3.3.17, 3.4.0 to 3.4.12, 3.5.0 to 3.5.9, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.5 are affected by CVE-2022-23741.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23741?
CVE-2022-23741 has a severity score of 7.2, indicating a high severity vulnerability.
How was CVE-2022-23741 fixed?
CVE-2022-23741 was fixed in version 3.3.17, 3.4.12, 3.5.9, and 3.6.5 of GitHub Enterprise Server.
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