What is CVE-2022-23741?

CVE-2022-23741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Github Enterprise Server, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2022-12-14.

How severe is CVE-2022-23741?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Github Enterprise Server

CVE-2022-23741

An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a scoped user-to-server token to escalate to full admin/owner privileges. An attacker would require an account with admin access to install a malicious GitHub App. This vulnerability was fixed in versions 3.3.17, 3.4.12, 3.5.9, and 3.6.5. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.011 (62.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Github Enterprise_server
Github Enterprise Server — versions 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23741?: CVE-2022-23741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Github Enterprise Server, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2022-12-14.
How severe is CVE-2022-23741?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.