Incomplete cache verification issue in GitHub Enterprise Server leading to exposure of private repo files

CVE-2022-23738
5.7MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Github
Status
Github Enterprise Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2022

Summary

An improper cache key vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthorized actor to access private repository files through a public repository. To exploit this, an actor would need to already be authorized on the GitHub Enterprise Server instance, be able to create a public repository, and have a site administrator visit a specially crafted URL. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.6 and was fixed in versions 3.2.20, 3.3.15, 3.4.10, 3.5.7, 3.6.3. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Affected Version(s)

GitHub Enterprise Server < 3.2.20

GitHub Enterprise Server < 3.3.15

GitHub Enterprise Server < 3.4.10

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database

Credit

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