How severe is CVE-2020-5282?

CVE-2020-5282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5282?

CVE-2020-5282 primarily affects Nick Chan Bot Project Nick Chan Bot. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5282?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-5282 published?

CVE-2020-5282 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5282

CVE-2020-5282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nick Chan Bot Project Nick Chan Bot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Nick Chan Bot Project Nick Chan Bot
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Nick Chan Bot before version 1.0.0-beta there is a vulnerability in the `npm` command which is part of this software package. This allows arbitrary shell execution,which can compromise the bot This is patched in version 1.0.0-beta

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5282?: In Nick Chan Bot before version 1.0.0-beta there is a vulnerability in the `npm` command which is part of this software package. This allows arbitrary shell execution,which can compromise the bot This is patched in version 1.0.0-beta
How severe is CVE-2020-5282?: CVE-2020-5282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5282?: CVE-2020-5282 primarily affects Nick Chan Bot Project Nick Chan Bot. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-5282 published?: CVE-2020-5282 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:nick_chan_bot_project:nick_chan_bot:1.0.0:beta_pre_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nick_chan_bot_project:nick_chan_bot:1.0.0:beta_pre_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nick_chan_bot_project:nick_chan_bot:1.0.0:beta_pre_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nick_chan_bot_project:nick_chan_bot:1.0.0:beta_pre_9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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