CVE-2024-9539
CVE-2024-9539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Github Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v4: 5.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49998
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Github Enterprise Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server via attacker uploaded asset URL allowing the attacker to retrieve metadata information of a user who clicks on the URL and further exploit it to create a convincing phishing page. This required the attacker to upload malicious SVG files and phish a victim user to click on that uploaded asset URL. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.14.2, 3.13.5, 3.12.10, 3.11.16. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9539?
- An information disclosure vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server via attacker uploaded asset URL allowing the attacker to retrieve metadata information of a user who clicks on the URL and further exploit it to create a convincing phishing page. This required the attacker to upload malicious SVG files and phish a victim user to click on that uploaded asset URL. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.14.2, 3.13.5, 3.12.10, 3.11.16. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9539?
- CVE-2024-9539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-9539 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-9539?
- CVE-2024-9539 affects Github Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-9539?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-9539 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-9539 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49998.
- When was CVE-2024-9539 published?
- CVE-2024-9539 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.11.16
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.12.10
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.13.5
- https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.14.2
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:github:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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