CVE-2022-31051: semantic-release is an open source npm package for automated version management and package publishing

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-31051 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting semantic-release. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

semantic-release is an open source npm package for automated version management and package publishing. In affected versions secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters that are excluded from uri encoding by `encodeURI`. Occurrence is further limited to execution contexts where push access to the related repository is not available without modifying the repository url to injec

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2022-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: semantic-release project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-09 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

semantic-release project semantic-release UPGRADE

Affected: >= 17.0.4 and < 19.0.3

Fixed in: 19.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy semantic-release || rpm -q semantic-release || semantic-release --version

2. UPGRADE to 19.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade semantic-release

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade semantic-release

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison semantic-release sudo apt install semantic-release=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold semantic-release

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list semantic-release sudo dnf downgrade semantic-release-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add semantic-release

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31051?

semantic-release: upgrade to 19.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31051 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31051 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-31051 affect?

CVE-2022-31051 affects semantic-release. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). semantic-release is an open source npm package for automated version management and package publishing. In affected versions secrets that would normally be masked by semantic-release can be accidentally disclosed if they contain characters

How urgent is CVE-2022-31051?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

npm packages vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-26226 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE In the npm package semantic-release before version 17.2.3, secrets that would normally be masked by `semantic-

References

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