CVE-2024-23840

Public Exploit
`goreleaser release --debug` shows secrets

Description

GoReleaser builds Go binaries for several platforms, creates a GitHub release and then pushes a Homebrew formula to a tap repository. `goreleaser release --debug` log shows secret values used in the in the custom publisher. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.24.0.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: goreleaser goreleaser
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser/security/advisories/GHSA-h3q2-8whx-c29h vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser/commit/d5b6a533ca1dc3366983d5d31ee2d2b6232b83c0 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23840?
CVE-2024-23840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23840?
To fix CVE-2024-23840, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-23840 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-23840 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23840?
CVE-2024-23840 affects goreleaser goreleaser.
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