CVE-2024-2469

Name: CVE-2024-2469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-20T23:15:07.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2469 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker with an Administrator role in GitHub Enterprise Server could gain SSH root access via remote code execution. This vulnerability affected GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.8.0 and above and was fixed in version 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7 and 3.12.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker with an Administrator role in GitHub Enterprise Server could gain SSH root access via remote code execution. This vulnerability affected GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.8.0 and above and was fixed in version 3.8.17, 3.9.12, 3.10.9, 3.11.7 and 3.12.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.62%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Github	Enterprise Server	< 3.8.17
Github	Enterprise Server	>= 3.9.0, < 3.9.12
Github	Enterprise Server	>= 3.10.0, < 3.10.9
Github	Enterprise Server	>= 3.11.0, < 3.11.7
Github	Enterprise Server	>= 3.12.0, < 3.12.1

References

https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.9Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.7Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.1Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.8/admin/release-notes#3.8.17Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.12Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.9Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.7Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.1Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.8/admin/release-notes#3.8.17Release Notes
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.12Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2469?

How severe is CVE-2024-2469?

CVE-2024-2469 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2469?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST