Is CVE-2023-2138 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2138 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2138 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2138 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2138?

CVE-2023-2138 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2138

CWE-798Published: April 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves the use of hard-coded credentials within the nuxtlabs/github-module. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a significant risk as it allows for unauthorized access, potentially leading to full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to version 1.6.2 or later of the nuxtlabs/github-module to remediate the issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2138 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.