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CVE-2020-5262

7.7 · HIGH

In EasyBuild before version 4.1.2, the GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) used by EasyBuild for the GitHub integration features (like `--new-pr`, `--fro,-pr`, etc.) is shown in plain text in EasyBu…

Published Mar 19, 2020CWE-532EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2020-5262 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In EasyBuild before version 4.1.2, the GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) used by EasyBuild for the GitHub integration features (like `--new-pr`, `--fro,-pr`, etc.) is shown in plain text in EasyBuild debug log files. This issue is fixed in EasyBuild v4.1.2, and in the `master`+ `develop` branches of the `easybuild-framework` repository.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3248GitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3249GitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx6-wc87-rmjmGitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3248GitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3249GitHubgithub.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx6-wc87-rmjm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5262?

CVE-2020-5262 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-5262?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-5262?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-5262?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-5262 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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