CVE-2024-8770

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the repository transfer feature of GitHub Enterprise Server, which allows attackers to steal sensitive user information via social engineering. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server and was fixed in version 3.10.17, 3.11.15, 3.12.9, 3.13.4, and 3.14.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
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@3.14/admin/release-notes#3.14.1 release notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.13/admin/release-notes#3.13.4 release notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.9 release notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.15 release notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.17 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8770?
CVE-2024-8770 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8770?
To fix CVE-2024-8770, 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-2024-8770 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8770 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-2024-8770?
CVE-2024-8770 affects GitHub GitHub Enterprise Server.
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