Recursive repository cloning can leak authentication tokens to non-GitHub submodule hosts in the gh cli — CVE-2024-53858
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
medium
medium
CVSS
6.5
6.5
Summary
Advisory CVE-2024-53858. Recursive repository cloning can leak authentication tokens to non-GitHub submodule hosts in the gh cli Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: medium. CVSS 6.5. See the official advisory for details.
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.