CVE-2024-1359: Command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Mangement Console
First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )
A command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an attacker with an editor role in the Management Console to gain admin SSH access to the appliance when setting up an HTTP proxy. Exploitation of this vulnerability required access to the GitHub Enterprise Server instance and access to the Management Console with the editor role. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.12 and was fixed in versions 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, and 3.8.15. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program https://bounty.github.com .
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise Server | <3.8.15 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.9.0<3.9.10 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.10.0<3.10.7 | |
| GitHub Enterprise Server | >=3.11.0<3.11.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.8/admin/release-notes#3.8.15
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.7
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1359?
CVE-2024-1359 has a high severity due to the potential for administrative SSH access via command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1359?
To fix CVE-2024-1359, upgrade your GitHub Enterprise Server to a version higher than 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, or 3.8.15.
Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2024-1359?
CVE-2024-1359 affects GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to 3.8.15 and from 3.9.0 to below 3.9.10, 3.10.0 to below 3.10.7, and 3.11.0 to below 3.11.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-1359?
An attacker with an editor role in the Management Console can exploit CVE-2024-1359.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1359?
CVE-2024-1359 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.
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