CVE-2024-28236: Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28236?

worker: upgrade to 0.23.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-28236 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28236 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-2024-28236 affect?

CVE-2024-28236 affects worker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. Vela pipelines can use variable substitution combined with insensitive fields like `parameters`, `image` and `entrypoint` to inject secre

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28236?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.7WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-28236 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting worker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. Vela pipelines can use variable substitution combined with insensitive fields like `parameters`, `image` and `entrypoint` to inject secrets into a plugin/image and — by using common substitution string manipulation — can bypass log masking and expose secrets without the use of the commands block. This unexpected behavior primarily impacts secret

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-532
Published	2024-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: go-vela

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

go-vela worker UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.23.2

Fixed in: 0.23.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.23.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade worker

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-28236?

worker: upgrade to 0.23.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28236 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28236 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-2024-28236 affect?

CVE-2024-28236 affects worker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. Vela pipelines can use variable substitution combined with insensitive fields like `parameters`, `image` and `entrypoint` to inject secre

How urgent is CVE-2024-28236?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Go (Golang) vulnerabilities

References

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