CVE-2024-2443: Improper input validation vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Management Console

Published Mar 20, 2024
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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 configuring GeoJSON 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 3.13 and was fixed in versions 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, and 3.12.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.13
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.8.17
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.9.0<3.9.12
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.10.0<3.10.9
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.11.0<3.11.7
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.12.0<3.12.1

Event History

Mar 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2443?

CVE-2024-2443 is considered a high severity command injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2443?

To fix CVE-2024-2443, update your GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.14 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2443?

CVE-2024-2443 affects GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to 3.13.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2443?

CVE-2024-2443 is a command injection vulnerability.

5

What permissions are required to exploit CVE-2024-2443?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-2443 requires an attacker to have editor role access in the Management Console.

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