GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch: Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node Cheqd-node Affected By Non-deterministic JSON Vulnerability

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CWE-502
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch is a CRITICAL cheqd-node affected by non-deterministic json vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves cheqd-node affected by non-deterministic json unmarshalling of ibc acknowledgement. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.7.

GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node fixed: 3.1.7 
Upgrade github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node to 3.1.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node:

inspect dependencies for github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.7), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

# Description [An issue was discovered in IBC-Go's deserialization of acknowledgements](https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-go/security/advisories/GHSA-jg6f-48ff-5xrw) that results in non-deterministic behavior which can halt a chain. Any user that can open an IBC channel can introduce this state to the chain. This an upstream dependency used in cheqd-node, rather than a custom module. ## Impact Could result in a chain halt. ## Patches Validators, full nodes, and IBC relayers should upgrade to **[cheqd-node v3.1.7](https://github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node/releases/tag/v3.1.7)**. This upgrade does not require a software upgrade proposal on-chain and is meant to be non state-breaking. ## References See [ASA-2025-004: Non-deterministic JSON Unmarshalling of IBC Acknowledgement can result in a chain halt](https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-go/security/advisories/GHSA-jg6f-48ff-5xrw) upstream on IBC-Go.

GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch Affected Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node
golang/github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node
Go
< 3.1.7
3.1.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node/security/advisories/GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-go/security/advisories/GHSA-jg6f-48ff-5xrw
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-go/commit/59987d52d959dc5876ffd4f307c9b33a52a43748
Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2025-3514 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-3514

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch?
GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch is a security vulnerability in Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node involving cheqd-node affected by Non-deterministic JSON Unmarshalling of IBC Acknowledgement under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Github.com/cheqd/cheqd node versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.7 across affected packages: github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node.
What version fixes GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch?
Upgrading to 3.1.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node affected?
Yes, github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node is affected in releases prior to 3.1.7. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch?
GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-33cr-m232-xqch?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/cheqd/cheqd-node'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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