Vulnerability in Semantic-Release
CVE-2020-26226
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.
EPSS: 0.014 (69.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Semantic-release — versions < 6.1.5
- Semantic-release_project Semantic-release
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-26226?
- CVE-2020-26226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Semantic-Release, classified under Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2020-11-18.
- How severe is CVE-2020-26226?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-26226 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.