CVE-2024-5817: Improper authorization allows read access to issue content in GitHub Enterprise Server

Published Jul 16, 2024
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Updated

An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed read access to issue content via GitHub Projects. This was only exploitable in internal repositories and required the attacker to have access to the corresponding project board. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.13.1, 3.12.6, 3.11.12, 3.10.14, and 3.9.17. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Affected Software

5 affected components
github Enterprise Server>=3.9.0<3.9.17
github Enterprise Server>=3.10.0<3.10.14
github Enterprise Server>=3.11.0<3.11.12
github Enterprise Server>=3.12.0<3.12.6
github Enterprise Server=3.13.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.13.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.12.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.12
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.10.14
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.17

Event History

Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 13, 58462
Event
via NVD·12:26 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5817?

CVE-2024-5817 is classified as an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability affecting GitHub Enterprise Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5817?

To remediate CVE-2024-5817, upgrade to GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.10.15 or later, 3.11.12 or later, 3.12.6 or later, or 3.13.0.

3

What versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2024-5817?

CVE-2024-5817 affects versions 3.9.0 to 3.9.17, 3.10.0 to 3.10.14, 3.11.0 to 3.11.12, and 3.12.0 to 3.12.6 of GitHub Enterprise Server.

4

What type of access does CVE-2024-5817 allow attackers?

CVE-2024-5817 allows attackers with project board access to read issue content within internal repositories.

5

Is CVE-2024-5817 exploitable on public repositories?

No, CVE-2024-5817 is only exploitable in internal repositories.

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