Vulnerability Description
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a suspended GitHub App to retain access to the repository via a scoped user access token. This was only exploitable in public repositories while private repositories were not impacted. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.9.17, 3.10.14, 3.11.12, 3.12.6, 3.13.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | >= 3.9.0, < 3.9.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.15Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.17Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.12Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.12.6Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.13.1Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.17Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.15Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.17Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.12Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.12.6Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.13.1Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.17Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5816?
CVE-2024-5816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a suspended GitHub App to retain access to the repository via a scoped user access token. This was only...
How severe is CVE-2024-5816?
CVE-2024-5816 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.