CVE-2024-1372: Command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Mangement Console
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 configuring SAML settings. 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 .
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 3.12 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 3.11.5 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 3.10.7 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 3.9.10 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 3.8.15
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1372?
CVE-2024-1372 is considered a critical severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1372?
To fix CVE-2024-1372, upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version beyond 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, or 3.8.15.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1372?
CVE-2024-1372 affects GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to 3.8.15 and between 3.9.0 to 3.9.10, 3.10.0 to 3.10.7, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.5.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-1372 allow?
CVE-2024-1372 allows remote command injection, giving an attacker admin SSH access when they have an editor role.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-1372?
Yes, an attacker needs to have editor role access in the Management Console to exploit CVE-2024-1372.