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CVE-2020-26226

8.1 · HIGH

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 w…

Published Nov 18, 2020CWE-116EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2020-26226 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/commit/ca90b34c4a9333438cc4d69faeb43362bb991e5aGitHubgithub.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/security/advisories/GHSA-r2j6-p67h-q639GitHubgithub.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/commit/ca90b34c4a9333438cc4d69faeb43362bb991e5aGitHubgithub.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/security/advisories/GHSA-r2j6-p67h-q639

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26226?

CVE-2020-26226 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-26226?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-26226?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-26226?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-26226 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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