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CVE-2012-2055

7.5 · HIGH

GitHub Enterprise before 20120304 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes, which allows remote attackers to set the public_key[user_id] value via a m…

Published Apr 5, 2012githubCWE-913EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2012-2055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting github github. It was published on April 5, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

GitHub Enterprise before 20120304 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes, which allows remote attackers to set the public_key[user_id] value via a modified URL for the public-key update form, related to a "mass assignment" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from github. Update github to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
githubgithub>= 0, < 20120304Affected

References

Refhomakov.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to.htmlReflwn.net/Articles/488702/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74812GitHubgithub.com/blog/1068-public-key-security-vulnerability-and-mitigationRefhomakov.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to.htmlReflwn.net/Articles/488702/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74812GitHubgithub.com/blog/1068-public-key-security-vulnerability-and-mitigation

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2055?

CVE-2012-2055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting github github. It was published on April 5, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2055?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2055?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from github. Update github to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2055?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2055 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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