Import of incorrectly embargoed keys could cause early publicationGHSA-3wxm-m9m4-cprj
GHSA-3wxm-m9m4-cprj is a security vulnerability in github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server. A fix is available for github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Impact
If your installation is using the export-importer service, there is potential impact.
If your installation is not importing keys via the export-importer services, your installation is not impacted.
In versions 0.19.1 and earlier, the export-importer service assumed that the server it was importing from had properly embargoed keys for at least 2 hours after their expiry time. There are now known instances of servers that did not properly embargo keys.
This could allow allow for imported keys to be re-published before they have expired, allowing for potential replay of RPIs.
Patches
This is patched in v0.18.3 and all versions 0.19.2 and later.
Workarounds
Ensure that the servers you are importing export zip files from are not publishing keys too early.
References
n/a
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory
- Open an issue in exposure-notifications-server
- Email us at [email protected]
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server | all versions | 0.18.3go get github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server@v0.18.3 |
| 🐹Go | github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server | ≥ 0.19.0&&< 0.19.2 | 0.19.2go get github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server@v0.19.2 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/google/exposure-notifications-server to 0.18.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-3wxm-m9m4-cprj is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-3wxm-m9m4-cprj in your dependencies?
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