CVE-2019-25766
Renovate before 19.38.7 Credential Exposure via Go Modules
Description
Renovate versions >= 13.87.0 and <= 19.38.6 leak temporary repository tokens into pull request comments during certain Go Modules update failure scenarios. The issue is fixed in version 19.38.7. Anyone able to view the affected pull request comments could obtain the exposed tokens.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2026, 8:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Renovate to version 19.38.7.
- Review affected pull request comments.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25766.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate/security/advisories/GHSA-v7x3-7hw7-pcjg | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/renovate-before-credential-exposure-via-go-modules |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25766 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2019-25766', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-25T01:52:00.559982Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'renovatebot', 'product': 'renovate', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '13.87.0', 'lessThan': '19.38.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '19.38.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/renovate', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Renovate versions >= 13.87.0 and <= 19.38.6 leak temporary repository tokens into pull request comments during certain Go Modules update failure scenarios. The issue is fixed in version 19.38.7. Anyone able to view the affected pull request comments could obtain the exposed tokens. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://github.com/renovatebot/renovate/security/advisories/GHSA-v7x3-7hw7-pcjg Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/renovate-before-credential-exposure-via-go-modules