CVE-2020-5262

Name: CVE-2020-5262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-19T17:15:13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Easybuild Project	Easybuild	< 4.1.2

References

https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3248Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3249Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx6-wc87-rmjmThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3248Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/pull/3249Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx6-wc87-rmjmThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5262?

How severe is CVE-2020-5262?

CVE-2020-5262 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5262?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST