CVE-2024-1378: github enterprise_server Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-1378 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in github enterprise_server. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 13-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A command injection vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an attacker with an editor role in the Management Console to gain admin SSH access to the appliance via nomad templates when configuring SMTP options. Exploitation of this vulnerability required access to the GitHub Enterprise Server instance and access to the Management Console with the editor role. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.12 and was fixed in versions 3.11.5, 3.10.7, 3.9.10, and 3.8.15. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program https://bounty.github.com .
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
2.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.34% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Github1 product
- enterprise_server≥ 3.8.0, < 3.8.15 | < 3.8.15 | ≥ 3.9.0, < 3.9.10 | ≥ 3.10.0, < 3.10.7 | ≥ 3.11.0, < 3.11.5
1 vendor · 1 product