CVE-2023-2138: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2138?

nuxt: upgrade to 1.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2138 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2138 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-2138 affect?

CVE-2023-2138 affects nuxt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2138?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-2138 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting nuxt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2023-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: nuxtlabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-18 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nuxtlabs nuxt UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.2

Fixed in: 1.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nuxt || rpm -q nuxt || nuxt --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nuxt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nuxt

Note

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

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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-2023-2138?

nuxt: upgrade to 1.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2138 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2138 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-2023-2138 affect?

CVE-2023-2138 affects nuxt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository nuxtlabs/github-module prior to 1.6.2.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2138?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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