CVE-2022-23741

Incorrect authorization in GitHub Enterprise Server token generation leading to full admin access

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a scoped user-to-server token to escalate to full admin/owner privileges. An attacker would require an account with admin access to install a malicious GitHub App. This vulnerability was fixed in versions 3.3.17, 3.4.12, 3.5.9, and 3.6.5. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Affected: GitHub GitHub Enterprise Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.17
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.12
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.9
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23741?
CVE-2022-23741 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23741?
To fix CVE-2022-23741, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23741 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23741?
CVE-2022-23741 affects GitHub GitHub Enterprise Server.
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