GitHub Fixes Critical SAML Vulnerability: Admins Rejoice, Firewalls Cry

GitHub has patched a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-4986) in GitHub Enterprise Server. The flaw allowed attackers to forge SAML responses and gain admin access. Administrators using SAML SSO with encrypted assertions must upgrade to the latest GHES versions to secure their servers and avoid potential cyber mayhem.

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