CVE-2024-3646

Command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Management Console

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 instance when configuring the chat integration. 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 3.12.2, 3.11.8, 3.10.10, and 3.9.13. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Affected: GitHub Enterprise Server
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3646?
CVE-2024-3646 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3646?
To fix CVE-2024-3646, 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-2024-3646 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-3646 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3646?
CVE-2024-3646 affects GitHub Enterprise Server.
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