Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/semantic-release

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x2pg-mjhr-2m5x
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-31051 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.4) exposure of sensitive information to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Semantic release libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in semantic-release. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 19.0.3.

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2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/semantic-release. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-x2pg-mjhr-2m5x CVE-2022-31051 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in semantic-release
GHSA-r2j6-p67h-q639 CVE-2020-26226 HIGH Secret disclosure when containing characters that become URI encoded

CVE-2022-31051 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-31051
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x2pg-mjhr-2m5x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.4
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Semantic release
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-31051

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

semantic-release fixed: 19.0.3 
npm install semantic-release@19.0.3
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 semantic-release

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-31051, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls semantic-release

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Semantic release in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 19.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls semantic-release 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Semantic release, 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

### Impact _What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_ Secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that are excluded from uri encoding by [encodeURI](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/encodeURI). Occurrence is further limited to execution contexts where push access to the related repository is not available without modifying the repository url to inject credentials. ### Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_ Fixed in 19.0.3 ### Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_ Secrets that do not contain characters that are excluded from encoding with `encodeURI` when included in a URL are already masked properly. ### References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_ * https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v19.0.3 * https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/encodeURI ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open a discussion in [semantic-release discussions](https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/discussions)

CVE-2022-31051 Affected Semantic release Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
19.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
semantic-release
npm/semantic-release
npm
≥ 17.0.4
< 19.0.3
19.0.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/security/advisories/GHSA-x2pg-mjhr-2m5x
NVD — CVE-2022-31051 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31051
Semantic release Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/pull/2449
Semantic release Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/pull/2459
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/commit/58a226f29c04ee56bbb02cc661f020d568849cad
developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/java... WEB
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/encodeURI
Semantic release Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release
Semantic release Release RELEASE
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/releases/tag/v19.0.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31051?
CVE-2022-31051 is a security vulnerability in Semantic release involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in semantic-release under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Semantic release versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 19.0.3 across affected packages: semantic-release.
What version fixes CVE-2022-31051?
Upgrading to 19.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is semantic-release affected?
Yes, semantic-release is affected in releases prior to 19.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 19.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31051?
CVE-2022-31051 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-31051?
CVE-2022-31051 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-31051?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls semantic-release'. 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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