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

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-5282 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting nick chan bot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: nick chan bot project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nick chan bot project nick chan bot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0 beta_pre_11 · 1.0.0 beta_pre_7 · 1.0.0 beta_pre_8 · 1.0.0 beta_pre_9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nick-chan-bot || rpm -q nick-chan-bot || nick-chan-bot --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nick-chan-bot sudo apt install nick-chan-bot=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nick-chan-bot

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nick-chan-bot sudo dnf downgrade nick-chan-bot-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nick-chan-bot

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-5282?

nick chan bot: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5282 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5282 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-5282 affect?

CVE-2020-5282 affects nick chan bot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 urgent is CVE-2020-5282?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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