PatchTheCEVgithub vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs affecting github products. 2 tracked.
github has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2026-08-05. Highest priority: CVE-2026-17556 (score 51/100).
- CVE-2026-17556 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE A path traversal vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthenticated atta
- CVE-2026-15996 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE A denial of service vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthenticated a
FAQ
How do I fix github vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is github being exploited right now?
None of the tracked github CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which github CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-17556 currently ranks highest (51/100): A path traversal vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed an unauthenticated atta.