CVE-2020-5262

Public Exploit
GitHub personal access token leaking into temporary EasyBuild (debug) logs

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.

Categories

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: easybuilders easybuild-framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx6-wc87-rmjm third party advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3248 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3249 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5262?
CVE-2020-5262 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5262?
To fix CVE-2020-5262, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5262 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5262 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5262?
CVE-2020-5262 affects easybuilders easybuild-framework.
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