
GitHub Patches Critical Authentication Bypass in Enterprise Server
GitHub has patched a critical security flaw in its Enterprise Server software that scored a 10 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-4985, affects instances using SAML single sign-on with encrypted assertions, allowing attackers to gain full admin access. The issue impacts versions prior to 3.13.0, and GitHub learned about it through its bug bounty program, potentially rewarding the discoverer up to $30,000 or more.
