Vulnerability Description
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an authenticated user with a classic personal access token (PAT) lacking the repo scope to retrieve issues and commits from private and internal repositories via the search REST API endpoints. The user must have had existing access to the repository through organization membership or as a collaborator for the vulnerability to be exploitable. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.20 and was fixed in versions 3.16.15, 3.17.12, 3.18.6 and 3.19.3. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Github | Enterprise Server | < 3.16.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.16.15Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.17.12Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.18.6Release Notes
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.19.3Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-3582?
CVE-2026-3582 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an authenticated user with a classic personal access token (PAT) lacking the repo scope to retrieve iss...
How severe is CVE-2026-3582?
CVE-2026-3582 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-2026-3582?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Github Enterprise Server.