CVE-2020-26226

Name: CVE-2020-26226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-18T22:15:12.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by `semantic-release` can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL. Secrets that do not contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL are already masked properly. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by `semantic-release` can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL. Secrets that do not contain characters that become encoded when included in a URL are already masked properly. The issue is fixed in version 17.2.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Semantic-Release Project	Semantic-Release	< 17.2.3

References

https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/commit/ca90b34c4a9333438cc4d69faeb43362bb991e5aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/security/advisories/GHSA-r2j6-p67h-q639Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/commit/ca90b34c4a9333438cc4d69faeb43362bb991e5aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semantic-release/semantic-release/security/advisories/GHSA-r2j6-p67h-q639Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26226?

How severe is CVE-2020-26226?

CVE-2020-26226 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26226?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST