CVE-2024-52308: The GitHub CLI version 2.6.1 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution through a malicious codespace

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-52308?

cli: upgrade to 2.62.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-52308 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52308 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-52308 affect?

CVE-2024-52308 affects cli. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). The GitHub CLI version 2.6.1 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution through a malicious codespace SSH server when using `gh codespace ssh` or `gh codespace logs` commands. This has been patched in the cli v2.62.0. Developers c

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HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2024-52308 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting cli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GitHub CLI version 2.6.1 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution through a malicious codespace SSH server when using `gh codespace ssh` or `gh codespace logs` commands. This has been patched in the cli v2.62.0. Developers connect to remote codespaces through an SSH server running within the devcontainer, which is generally provided through the [default devcontainer image]( https://docs.github.com/en/codespaces/setting-up-your-pro

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: github

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-14 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

github cli UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.62.0

Fixed in: 2.62.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cli || rpm -q cli || cli --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.62.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cli

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cli

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-52308?

cli: upgrade to 2.62.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52308 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52308 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-52308 affect?

CVE-2024-52308 affects cli. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). The GitHub CLI version 2.6.1 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution through a malicious codespace SSH server when using `gh codespace ssh` or `gh codespace logs` commands. This has been patched in the cli v2.62.0. Developers c

How urgent is CVE-2024-52308?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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References

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