How severe is GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5?

GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 affects the following packages: github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2 (Go). Ecosystems affected: Go.

How do I fix GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5?

Update github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2 to 2.6.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 in my Go dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

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.

Is GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 was published on March 9, 2023 and was last updated on August 20, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Constellation allows Emergency shell access during initramfs boot phaseGHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5

GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 is a security vulnerability in github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2. A fix is available for github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2 — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asGO-2023-1622

Published

Mar 9, 2023

Updated

Aug 20, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Aug 20, 2024 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐹github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Impact

An active attacker could let the boot fail on purpose in the initramfs, dropping the serial console into an emergency shell. This gives attackers with access to the serial console full control over the VM.

Patches

The issue has been patched in v2.6.0.

Workarounds

none

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐹Go	`github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2`	all versions	2.6.0`go get github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2@v2.6.0`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/v2 to 2.6.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5 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

### Impact An active attacker could let the boot fail on purpose in the initramfs, dropping the serial console into an emergency shell. This gives attackers with access to the serial console full control over the VM. ### Patches The issue has been patched in [v2.6.0](https://github.com/edgelesssys/constellation/releases/tag/v2.6.0). ### Workarounds none

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Constellation allows Emergency shell access during initramfs boot phaseGHSA-6w5f-5wgr-qjg5

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Detection & mitigation playbook

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