Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
PACKAGEGHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c is a MODERATE malicious smart contract can slow vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting wasmvm libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves malicious smart contract can slow down block production. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.1.6, 2.0.9, 1.5.10, 1.5.8, 2.2.2, 2.0.6, 0.0.0-20250204093451-1f4db20199b8, 2.0.0-20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d, 1.5.8-0.20250204093451-1f4db20199b8, 2.0.6-0.20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d.
pkg:golang/github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c | - | MODERATE | wasmvm: Malicious smart contract can slow down block production |
| GHSA-23qp-3c2m-xx6w | - | MODERATE | wasmvm: Malicious smart contract can crash the chain |
| GHSA-2q97-m5rc-p3gp | - | MODERATE | CosmWasm VM Incorrect metering |
| GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r | - | MODERATE | Panic in wasmvm can slow down block production |
| GHSA-rg2q-2jh9-447q | - | MODERATE | Gas mispricing in cosmwasm-vm |
GHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c at a Glance
How to Fix GHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected wasmvm dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.1.5
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 2.2.1
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 2.1.6
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 2.0.9
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 1.5.10
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm to 1.5.8
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.2.2
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.0.6
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm to 0.0.0-20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.0.0-20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm to 1.5.8-0.20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.0.6-0.20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c, inspect your project dependencies for wasmvm:
inspect dependencies for github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of wasmvm in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.5), 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 General Security Weakness. In wasmvm, 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
GHSA-mx2j-7cmv-353c Affected wasmvm Versions
12 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
|
Go |
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.5
|
2.1.5
|
|
cosmwasm-vm
|
crates.io |
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.1
All 1 versions
2.2.0
|
2.2.1
|
|
cosmwasm-vm
|
crates.io |
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.6
|
2.1.6
|
|
cosmwasm-vm
|
crates.io |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.9
|
2.0.9
|
|
cosmwasm-vm
|
crates.io |
< 1.5.10
|
1.5.10
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm
|
Go |
≥ 0.1.0
< 1.5.8
|
1.5.8
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
|
Go |
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.2
|
2.2.2
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
|
Go |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.6
|
2.0.6
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm
|
Go |
< 0.0.0-20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
|
0.0.0-20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
|
Go |
< 2.0.0-20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
|
2.0.0-20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm
|
Go |
≥ 1.5.8-0
< 1.5.8-0.20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
|
1.5.8-0.20250204093451-1f4db20199b8
|
|
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
|
Go |
≥ 2.0.6-0
< 2.0.6-0.20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
|
2.0.6-0.20250204103256-d62c3b826a9d
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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