CVE-2024-6337: Incorrect Authorization allows read access to issues in GitHub Enterprise Server
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a GitHub App with only content: read and pullrequestwrite: write permissions to read issue content inside a private repository. This was only exploitable via user access token and installation access token was not impacted. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.13.3, 3.12.8, 3.11.14 and 3.10.16. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6337?
CVE-2024-6337 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to incorrect authorization in GitHub Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6337?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6337, upgrade to GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.10.16, 3.11.14, 3.12.8, or 3.13.3 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-6337?
CVE-2024-6337 affects GitHub Enterprise Server versions between 3.10.0 to 3.10.16, 3.11.0 to 3.11.14, 3.12.0 to 3.12.8, and 3.13.0 to 3.13.3.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-6337?
CVE-2024-6337 can be exploited by a GitHub App that has content: read and pull_request_write: write permissions using a user access token.
What kind of data can be accessed due to CVE-2024-6337?
CVE-2024-6337 allows unauthorized reading of issue content inside a private repository.