Vulnerability Description
An improper cache key vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthorized actor to access private repository files through a public repository. To exploit this, an actor would need to already be authorized on the GitHub Enterprise Server instance, be able to create a public repository, and have a site administrator visit a specially crafted URL. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.6 and was fixed in versions 3.2.20, 3.3.15, 3.4.10, 3.5.7, 3.6.3. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | >= 3.2.0, < 3.2.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.2/admin/release-notes#3.2.20
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.15
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.7
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.3
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.2/admin/release-notes#3.2.20
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.15
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.7
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.3
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23738?
CVE-2022-23738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). An improper cache key vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthorized actor to access private repository files through a public repository. To exploit this, an ac...
How severe is CVE-2022-23738?
CVE-2022-23738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.