semantic-release up to 17.2.2 on npm URL escape output

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in semantic-release up to 17.2.2 on npm. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation results in escape output. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-26226. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in semantic-release up to 17.2.2 on npm (NPM Package). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a escape output vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-116. The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 11/19/2020. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-26226. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 17.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Escape output
CWE: CWE-116 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: semantic-release 17.2.3
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/01/2020 🔍
11/19/2020 +49 days 🔍
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12/08/2020 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-26226 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-26226
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165132

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2020 06:52
Updated: 12/08/2020 22:36
Changes: 11/19/2020 06:52 (38), 12/08/2020 22:32 (7), 12/08/2020 22:36 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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