CVE-2025-11892: DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server Issues search allows privilege escalation and unauthorized workflow triggers

Published Nov 10, 2025
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allows DOM-based cross-site scripting via Issues search label filter that could lead to privilege escalation and unauthorized workflow triggers. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have access to the target GitHub Enterprise Server instance and to entice a user, while operating in sudo mode, to click on a crafted malicious link to perform actions that require elevated privileges. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.18.1, 3.17.7, 3.16.10, 3.15.14, 3.14.19.

Affected Software

10 affected components
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.18.1
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.17.7
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.16.10
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.15.14
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.14.19
GitHub Enterprise Server<3.14.19
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.15.0<3.15.14
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.16.0<3.16.10
GitHub Enterprise Server>=3.17.0<3.17.7
GitHub Enterprise Server=3.18.0

Event History

Nov 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11892?

CVE-2025-11892 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11892?

To fix CVE-2025-11892, upgrade GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.18.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2025-11892?

CVE-2025-11892 enables attackers to perform DOM-based cross-site scripting attacks that may lead to unauthorized workflow triggers.

4

Which versions of GitHub Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2025-11892?

CVE-2025-11892 affects GitHub Enterprise Server versions up to 3.18.1, 3.17.7, 3.16.10, 3.15.14, and 3.14.19.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2025-11892?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-11892 can lead to privilege escalation, unauthorized access to workflows, and disruption of services.

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