Vulnerability Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server, allowing for escalation of privileges in GraphQL API requests from GitHub Apps. This vulnerability allowed an app installed on an organization to gain access to and modify most organization-level resources that are not tied to a repository regardless of granted permissions, such as users and organization-wide projects. Resources associated with repositories were not impacted, such as repository file content, repository-specific projects, issues, or pull requests. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.7.1 and was fixed in versions 3.3.16, 3.4.11, 3.5.8, 3.6.4, 3.7.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | < 3.3.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.16
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.11
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.8
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.4
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.7/admin/release-notes#3.7.1
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.16
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.11
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.8
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.4
- https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.7/admin/release-notes#3.7.1
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23739?
CVE-2022-23739 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server, allowing for escalation of privileges in GraphQL API requests from GitHub Apps. This vulnerability allowed an app i...
How severe is CVE-2022-23739?
CVE-2022-23739 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-2022-23739?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.