CVE-2026-4821
Proxy configuration command injection vulnerability found in GitHub Enterprise Server Management Console configuration API
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an authenticated Management Console administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacter injection in proxy configuration fields such as http_proxy. Exploitation of this vulnerability required access to the GitHub Enterprise Server instance and administrator privileges to the Management Console. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.21 and was fixed in versions 3.20.1, 3.19.5, 3.18.8, 3.17.14, 3.16.17, 3.15.21, 3.14.26. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.
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Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 82327ea3-741d-41e4-88f8-2cf9e791e760 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GitHub Enterprise Server to version 3.20.1 or later.
- Apply patches for versions 3.19.5, 3.18.8, 3.17.14, 3.16.17, 3.15.21, or 3.14.26.
- Ensure proxy configuration fields are properly validated.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper neutralization of special elements vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an authenticated Management Console administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacter injection in proxy configuration fields such as http_proxy. Exploitation of this vulnerability required access to the GitHub Enterprise Server instance and administrator privileges to the Management Console. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.21 and was fixed in versions 3.20.1, 3.19.5, 3.18.8, 3.17.14, 3.16.17, 3.15.21, 3.14.26. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.14.24 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.15.21 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.16.17 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.17.14 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.18.8 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.19.5 Added Reference https://docs.github.com/en/[email protected]/admin/release-notes#3.20.1