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CVE-2023-6802

7.2 · HIGH

An insertion of sensitive information into the log file in the audit log in GitHub Enterprise Server was identified that could allow an attacker to gain access to the management console.

Published Dec 21, 2023CWE-532EPSS 0.72%

Overview

CVE-2023-6802 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An insertion of sensitive information into the log file in the audit log in GitHub Enterprise Server was identified that could allow an attacker to gain access to the management console. To exploit this, an attacker would need access to the log files for the GitHub Enterprise Server appliance, a backup archive created with GitHub Enterprise Server Backup Utilities, or a service which received streamed logs. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server since 3.8 and was fixed in version 3.8.12, 3.9.7, 3.10.4, and 3.11.1. 

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.4GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.1GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.8.12GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.7GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.10.4GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.1GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.8.12GitHubdocs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.9.7

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6802?

CVE-2023-6802 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-6802?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-6802?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2023-6802?

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