CVE-2024-3646: Command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Management Console
First published: Fri Apr 19 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 instance when configuring the chat integration. 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 3.12.2, 3.11.8, 3.10.10, and 3.9.13. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise | <3.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.13
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.8
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3646?
CVE-2024-3646 is classified as a critical command injection vulnerability affecting GitHub Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3646?
To remediate CVE-2024-3646, upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.12 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3646?
CVE-2024-3646 affects GitHub Enterprise Server instances where users have editor roles in the Management Console.
Can unauthorized users exploit CVE-2024-3646?
No, exploitation of CVE-2024-3646 requires that the attacker has access to an editor role in the Management Console.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-3646 involve?
CVE-2024-3646 involves a command injection attack that potentially allows gaining admin SSH access.
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