CVE-2023-2138CWE-798

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in nuxtlabs/github-module

Critical · published April 18, 2023

CVSS v3.0
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Hard-coded credentials in the nuxtlabs/github-module could let attackers access your repository like a thief with a stolen master key! 😱 Think of it like leaving your car keys in the ignition at a convenience store — anyone can hop in and drive away without raising suspicion. This vulnerability puts your code and sensitive data at risk just like an unlocked car invites opportunistic joyrides. If attackers exploit this hard-coded credential issue, they could gain full control over your GitHub repository — accessing, modifying, or even deleting your valuable codebase. Imagine the chaos of losing crucial work or having malicious code inserted into your project! This is absolutely devastating for developers relying on this module.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your car keys in the ignition at a convenience store — anyone can hop in and drive away without raising suspicion. This vulnerability puts your code and sensitive data at risk just like an unlocked car invites opportunistic joyrides. CVE-2023-2138 arises from hard-coded credentials found in the nuxtlabs/github-module up to version 1.6.1, enabling unauthorized users to authenticate and access the repository without proper permissions.

What to do

If attackers exploit this hard-coded credential issue, they could gain full control over your GitHub repository — accessing, modifying, or even deleting your valuable codebase. Imagine the chaos of losing crucial work or having malicious code inserted into your project! This is absolutely devastating for developers relying on this module. Immediately upgrade nuxtlabs/github-module to version 1.6.2 or later to eliminate this risk. Additionally, review your repositories for any hard-coded credentials and replace them with environment variables or secure vaults for added safety. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're well on your way to securing your project and restoring your code's superpowers! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00740 · 54.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2023-04-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 00:00Z
    Use of Hard-coded Credentials in nuxtlabs/github-module
    cvelistv5