Vulnerability Description
An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the GitHub Enterprise Server API that allowed an organization member to escalate permissions and gain access to unauthorized repositories within an organization. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 2.21 and was fixed in 2.20.9, 2.19.15, and 2.18.20. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Github | >= 2.18.0, < 2.18.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.18.20/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.19.15/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.20.9/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.18.20/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.19.15/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://enterprise.github.com/releases/2.20.9/notesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10516?
CVE-2020-10516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the GitHub Enterprise Server API that allowed an organization member to escalate permissions and gain access to unauthorized repositories wit...
How severe is CVE-2020-10516?
CVE-2020-10516 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Github.