CVE-2024-2469: Remote Code Execution in GitHub Enterprise Server Allowed Administrators to gain SSH access to the appliance

Published Mar 20, 2024
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Updated

An attacker with an Administrator role in GitHub Enterprise Server could gain SSH root access via remote code execution. This vulnerability affected GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.8.0 and above and was fixed in version 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>=3.8.0
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·10:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:56 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-2024-2469?

CVE-2024-2469 is a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker with an Administrator role to gain SSH root access via remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2469?

To fix CVE-2024-2469, upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, or 3.12.1.

3

Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2024-2469?

CVE-2024-2469 affects all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server from 3.8.0 and above.

4

What type of access can be gained by exploiting CVE-2024-2469?

Exploiting CVE-2024-2469 allows unauthorized SSH root access to the server.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-2469?

An attacker must have Administrator role permissions to exploit CVE-2024-2469.

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