CVE-2024-7711: Medium severity github enterprise vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2024
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Updated

An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server, allowing an attacker to update the title, assignees, and labels of any issue inside a public repository. This was only exploitable inside a public repository. This vulnerability affected GitHub Enterprise Server versions before 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.13.3, 3.12.8, and 3.11.14. Versions 3.10 of GitHub Enterprise Server are not affected. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Affected Software

3 affected components
github Enterprise Server>=3.11.0<3.11.14
github Enterprise Server>=3.12.0<3.12.8
github Enterprise Server>=3.13.0<3.13.3

Event History

Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 21, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:15 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:19 PM
Jul 4, 56726
Event
via FIRST·01:13 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7711?

CVE-2024-7711 has been classified with a severity score that indicates a moderate risk due to incorrect authorization issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7711?

To mitigate CVE-2024-7711, users should upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to versions 3.11.14, 3.12.8, or 3.13.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7711?

CVE-2024-7711 affects users of GitHub Enterprise Server versions between 3.11.0 and 3.11.14, 3.12.0 and 3.12.8, and 3.13.0 and 3.13.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-7711 have?

CVE-2024-7711 allows an attacker to change the title, assignees, and labels of any issue within a public repository.

5

Is CVE-2024-7711 exploitable in private repositories?

No, CVE-2024-7711 is only exploitable in public repositories.

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