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CVE-2021-41599:
GitHub Enterprise Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-41599) was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that could be exploited when building a GitHub Pages site. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 17, 2022, affecting multiple versions of GitHub Enterprise Server (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the GitHub Pages build process of GitHub Enterprise Server. When building a GitHub Pages site, the system could be exploited to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability received a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level (CISA Bulletin).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the GitHub Enterprise Server system during the GitHub Pages build process, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the server (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
GitHub has addressed this vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server versions 3.0.21, 3.1.13, and 3.2.5. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to mitigate the risk (GitHub Docs, GitHub Docs, GitHub Docs).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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