CVE-2022-46256: Path traversal in GitHub Enterprise Server leading to remote code execution in GitHub Pages
First published: Wed Dec 14 2022(Updated: )
A path traversal vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed remote code execution when building a GitHub Pages site. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need permission to create and build a GitHub Pages site on the instance. This vulnerability was fixed in versions 3.3.17, 3.4.12, 3.5.9, 3.6.5 and 3.7.2. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
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| 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 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.7.0<3.7.2 | |
| <3.3.17 | ||
| >=3.4.0<3.4.12 | ||
| >=3.5.0<3.5.9 | ||
| >=3.6.0<3.6.5 | ||
| >=3.7.0<3.7.2 |
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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@3.7/admin/release-notes#3.7.2
- 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
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.7/admin/release-notes#3.7.2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46256?
The severity of CVE-2022-46256 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How do I fix the CVE-2022-46256 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2022-46256 vulnerability, please update GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.3.17 or higher.
Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2022-46256?
GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to and including 3.3.17, and versions between 3.4.0 and 3.4.12, 3.5.0 and 3.5.9, 3.6.0 and 3.6.5, 3.7.0 and 3.7.2 are affected by CVE-2022-46256.
What is the CWE classification of CVE-2022-46256?
The CWE classification of CVE-2022-46256 is CWE-22.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46256?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-46256 in the GitHub Enterprise Server release notes: [link](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.17), [link](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.12), [link](https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.9).
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