Vulnerability Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability allowed unauthorized read access to the contents of internal repositories for contractor accounts when the Contractors API feature was enabled. The Contractors API is a rarely-enabled feature in private preview. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.18 and was fixed in versions 3.14.15, 3.15.10, 3.16.6 and 3.17.3
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | < 3.14.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.14.15Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.15.10Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.16.6Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.17.3Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6981?
CVE-2025-6981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An incorrect authorization vulnerability allowed unauthorized read access to the contents of internal repositories for contractor accounts when the Contractors API feature was enabled. The Contractors...
How severe is CVE-2025-6981?
CVE-2025-6981 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.