CVE-2023-2138: @nuxtlabs/github module @nuxtlabs/github-module Made Use Of Hard-coded Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fp2w-g92g-fgq4
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CVSS 10.0
CWE-798
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2138 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 10.0) @nuxtlabs/github-module made use of hard-coded vulnerability (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials) affecting @nuxtlabs/github module libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves @nuxtlabs/github-module made use of hard-coded credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.2.

CVE-2023-2138 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2138
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fp2w-g92g-fgq4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 10.0
CWE Classification CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affected Product @nuxtlabs/github module
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 10.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-2138

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

@nuxtlabs/github-module fixed: 1.6.2 
npm install @nuxtlabs/github-module@1.6.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

npm ls @nuxtlabs/github-module

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-2138, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @nuxtlabs/github-module

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @nuxtlabs/github module in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @nuxtlabs/github-module command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials, where the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. In @nuxtlabs/github module, 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

https://nuxt.com had a hardcoded GitHub token in the source code of the page. This token had access to multiple repositories under `nuxt`, `nuxtlabs` and `nuxt-themes` GitHub organizations. A patch in version 1.6.2 fixed the issue.

CVE-2023-2138 Affected @nuxtlabs/github module Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@nuxtlabs/github-module
npm/@nuxtlabs/github-module
npm
< 1.6.2
1.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2138 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2138
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nuxtlabs/github-module/commit/5490c43f729eee60f07920bf88c0aabdc1398b6e
@nuxtlabs/github module Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nuxtlabs/github-module
@nuxtlabs/github module Release RELEASE
https://github.com/nuxtlabs/github-module/releases/tag/v1.6.2
huntr.dev/bounties/65096ef9-e... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/65096ef9-eafc-49da-b49a-5b88c0203ca6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2138?
CVE-2023-2138 is a security vulnerability in @nuxtlabs/github module involving @nuxtlabs/github-module made Use of Hard-coded Credentials under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials.
Which @nuxtlabs/github module versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.2 across affected packages: @nuxtlabs/github-module.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2138?
Upgrading to 1.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @nuxtlabs/github-module affected?
Yes, @nuxtlabs/github-module is affected in releases prior to 1.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2138?
CVE-2023-2138 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2138?
CVE-2023-2138 is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials (The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-2138?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @nuxtlabs/github-module'. 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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