How severe is CVE-2024-8263?

CVE-2024-8263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8263?

CVE-2024-8263 primarily affects Github Enterprise Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8263?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8263 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8263 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49052.

When was CVE-2024-8263 published?

CVE-2024-8263 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8263

CVE-2024-8263 is a low-severity vulnerability in Github Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v4: 6.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49052
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Github Enterprise Server
Published: 2024-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability allowed arbitrary workflows to be committed using an improperly scoped PAT through the use of nested tags. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server and was fixed in version 3.10.17, 3.11.15, 3.12.9, 3.13.4, and 3.14.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8263?: An improper privilege management vulnerability allowed arbitrary workflows to be committed using an improperly scoped PAT through the use of nested tags. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server and was fixed in version 3.10.17, 3.11.15, 3.12.9, 3.13.4, and 3.14.1. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
How severe is CVE-2024-8263?: CVE-2024-8263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8263?: CVE-2024-8263 primarily affects Github Enterprise Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8263?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8263 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8263 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49052.
When was CVE-2024-8263 published?: CVE-2024-8263 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:github:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:github:enterprise_server:3.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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