#VU100996 Input validation error in GitHub CLI - CVE-2024-52308
Published: November 27, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100996
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52308
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI
Software vendor:
GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way GitHub CLI handles SSH connection details when executing commands. A remote user can supply a specially crafted devcontainer that can inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.