GitHub EiS 3.8+3.11.5: Incorrect Auth Enables Arbitrary Actions via GITHUB_TOKEN
CVE-2024-1482 Published on February 14, 2024
Improper Authorization in GitHub Enterprise Server allowed unauthorized workflow execution
An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an attacker to create new branches in public repositories and run arbitrary GitHub Actions workflows with permissions from the GITHUB_TOKEN. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need access to the Enterprise Server. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server after 3.8 and prior to 3.12, and was fixed in versions 3.9.10, 3.10.7, 3.11.5. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-1482 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2024-1482 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-1482
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Affected Versions
GitHub Enterprise Server:- Version 3.9.0 and below 3.9.9 is affected.
- Version 3.10.0 and below 3.10.6 is affected.
- Version 3.11.0 and below 3.11.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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