#VU100996 Input validation error in GitHub CLI - CVE-2024-52308

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100996

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [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: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GitHub CLI
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitHub CLI: 0.4.0 - 2.61.0

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External links
https://github.com/cli/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-p2h2-3vg9-4p87

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.