CVE-2023-2138

Name: CVE-2023-2138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-18T01:15:07.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2138 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nuxtlabs	Nuxt	< 1.6.2

References

https://github.com/nuxtlabs/github-module/commit/5490c43f729eee60f07920bf88c0aabdc1398b6ePatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/65096ef9-eafc-49da-b49a-5b88c0203ca6Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nuxtlabs/github-module/commit/5490c43f729eee60f07920bf88c0aabdc1398b6ePatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/65096ef9-eafc-49da-b49a-5b88c0203ca6Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2138?

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.

How severe is CVE-2023-2138?

CVE-2023-2138 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2138?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-2138?

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Source: NVD / NIST