CVE-2022-46258

Incorrect Authorization in GitHub Enterprise Server leads to Action Workflow modifications without Workflow Scope

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a repository-scoped token with read/write access to modify Action Workflow files without a Workflow scope. The Create or Update file contents API should enforce workflow scope. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to version 3.7 and was fixed in versions 3.3.16, 3.4.11, 3.5.8, and 3.6.4. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: GitHub GitHub Enterprise Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.16
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.11
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.8
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46258?
CVE-2022-46258 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46258?
To fix CVE-2022-46258, 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-2022-46258 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-46258 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-2022-46258?
CVE-2022-46258 affects GitHub GitHub Enterprise Server.
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