CVE-2024-1355CWE-20

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

Critical · published February 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server can unleash chaos by granting editor-level users admin SSH access! 🔥 Imagine if a hotel allowed guests with a basic room key to access the management suite, where they could change crucial settings — that's the kind of oversight happening here! This exploit could allow an attacker to gain complete control over the server, enabling them to manipulate data, change configurations, or even seize sensitive information. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, particularly for organizations relying on GitHub for their critical projects.

Put simply

Imagine if a hotel allowed guests with a basic room key to access the management suite, where they could change crucial settings — that's the kind of oversight happening here! This command injection vulnerability lets an attacker with an editor role gain unauthorized access through the actions-console docker container while setting a service URL. It essentially allows malicious commands to be executed with elevated privileges, leading to serious security risks.

What to do

This exploit could allow an attacker to gain complete control over the server, enabling them to manipulate data, change configurations, or even seize sensitive information. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, particularly for organizations relying on GitHub for their critical projects. To protect against this vulnerability, patch your GitHub Enterprise Server to versions 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, or 3.8.15 immediately. Ensure that only trusted users have access to the Management Console and regularly audit user roles and permissions. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your GitHub environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02363 · 83.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-02-13T18:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 18:51Z
    Command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed privilege escalation in the Mangement Console
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