CVE-2024-1378: 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 via nomad templates when configuring SMTP options. 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
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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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-2024-1378?
CVE-2024-1378 is a critical severity command injection vulnerability that affects GitHub Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1378?
To fix CVE-2024-1378, upgrade to GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.8.15 or later, or versions 3.9.10, 3.10.7, or 3.11.5.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1378?
CVE-2024-1378 affects users with an editor role in the Management Console of GitHub Enterprise Server.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-1378?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-1378 allows an attacker to gain admin SSH access to the GitHub Enterprise Server appliance.
What versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are vulnerable to CVE-2024-1378?
Versions prior to 3.8.15, as well as 3.9.0 to 3.9.10, 3.10.0 to 3.10.7, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-1378.