Vulnerability Description
An improper authentication vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a bypass of Private Mode by using a specially crafted API request. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need network access to the Enterprise Server appliance configured in Private Mode. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server since 3.9 and was fixed in version 3.9.7, 3.10.4, and 3.11.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | >= 3.9.0, < 3.9.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.4Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.1Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.7Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.4Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.1Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.7Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6847?
CVE-2023-6847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An improper authentication vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a bypass of Private Mode by using a specially crafted API request. To exploit this vulnerability, an at...
How severe is CVE-2023-6847?
CVE-2023-6847 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6847?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.