CVE-2024-8810: Privilege Management vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed GitHub Apps to grant themselves write access
First published: Thu Nov 07 2024(Updated: )
A GitHub App installed in organizations could upgrade some permissions from read to write access without approval from an organization administrator. An attacker would require an account with administrator access to install a malicious GitHub App. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.14.1, 3.13.4, 3.12.9, 3.11.15, and 3.10.17. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Credit: product-cna@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Enterprise | <3.14 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.17
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.15
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.9
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.13/admin/release-notes#3.13.4
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.14/admin/release-notes#3.14.1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8810?
CVE-2024-8810 has been rated with a high severity level due to the potential for significant unauthorized access escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8810?
To fix CVE-2024-8810, organizations should upgrade their GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.14 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8810?
CVE-2024-8810 affects organizations using GitHub Enterprise Server versions prior to 3.14 that have installed GitHub Apps.
What type of access is being compromised in CVE-2024-8810?
CVE-2024-8810 allows GitHub Apps to change permissions from read access to write access without administrator approval.
What is required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2024-8810?
An attacker needs an account with administrator access to install a malicious GitHub App that exploits CVE-2024-8810.
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