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CVE-2024-1378

GitHub Enterprise Server command injection

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 2.34%
  1. Published13 Feb 2024

Description

A command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an attacker with an editor role in the Management Console to gain admin SSH access to the appliance via nomad templates when configuring SMTP options. Exploitation of this vulnerability required access to the GitHub Enterprise Server instance and access to the Management Console with the editor role. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.12 and was fixed in versions 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, and 3.8.15. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program https://bounty.github.com .

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

GitHub Enterprise Server≥ 3.10.0 < 3.10.7 · ≥ 3.11.0 < 3.11.5 · ≥ 3.9.0 < 3.9.10 · < 3.8.15

Remediation

Fixed in
GitHub Enterprise Server≥ 3.10.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-1378 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-1378 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.34%.

How severe is CVE-2024-1378?

CVE-2024-1378 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-1378?

Affected products include GitHub Enterprise Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1378?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example GitHub Enterprise Server 3.10.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.