Node.js CVE-2020-26226
HIGHSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1Blast Radius
ecosystem impact- 5 npm packages depend on semantic-release (5 direct, 0 indirect)
Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 17.2.3.
DescriptionNVD
In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL. Secrets that do not contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL are already masked properly. The issue is fixed in version 17.2.3.
AnalysisAI
In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that become encoded. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-116. In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL. Secrets that do not contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL are already masked properly. The issue is fixed in version 17.2.3. Affected products include: Semantic-Release Project Semantic-Release. Version information: version 17.2.3.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Same weakness CWE-116 – Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
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