Improper input validation in GitHub Enterprise Server
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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 appliance when configuring GeoJSON settings. 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 3.13 and was fixed in versions 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, and 3.12.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub | GitHub Enterprise Server | 3.8.0 to before 3.8.17; 3.9.0 to before 3.9.12; 3.10.0 to before 3.10.9; 3.11.0 to before 3.11.7; 3.12.0 to before 3.12.1 | 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, 3.12.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- GitHub Enterprise Server VendorGitHub Affected 3.8.0 to before 3.8.17; 3.9.0 to before 3.9.12; 3.10.0 to before 3.10.9; 3.11.0 to before 3.11.7; 3.12.0 to before 3.12.1 Fixed in 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, 3.12.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:github:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 3.8.17; 3.9.0 to before 3.9.12; 3.10.0 to before 3.10.9; 3.11.0 to before 3.11.7; 3.12.0 to before 3.12.1 | Vulnerable | GitHub |
- cpe:2.3:a:github:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.8.17; 3.9.0 to before 3.9.12; 3.10.0 to before 3.10.9; 3.11.0 to before 3.11.7; 3.12.0 to before 3.12.1 Vulnerable ·GitHub
Remediation
- Fix · CNA GitHub Enterprise Server (GitHub) Fixed in 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7, 3.12.1
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-2443
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4c84-c2x6-wwjv
References
Other 5
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.8.17
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.12
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.9
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.7
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.12.1
More GitHub Enterprise Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-04632 An authentication bypass vulnerability was present in the GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES)… CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2024-00181 Unsafe Reflection in Github Enterprise Server leading to Command Injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-00466 Privilege Escalation by Code Injection in the Management Console in GitHub Enterprise Server CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-03340 Remote code execution via git push option injection in GitHub Enterprise Server CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2024-08804 Improper signature verification in GitHub Enterprise Server CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.5
- TI-2026-08177 Server-side request forgery in GitHub Enterprise Server CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.2
Sources
- CVE-2024-2443 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-2443 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4c84-c2x6-wwjv · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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