CVE-2020-7654: Information Exposure in snyk-broker

snyk-broker Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/06/2020

Disclosed on

CVE-2020-7654

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

7.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2020-7654: Information Exposure in Snyk Broker. Affects snyk-broker versions < 4.73.1. Fixed in 4.73.1. How to fix ↓

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Background

snyk-broker is an npm package that serves as a broker for Snyk, a popular open-source security platform. It facilitates the integration of Snyk's security features into various applications. The package allows users to log private keys for debugging purposes. However, versions prior to 4.73.1 suffer from an information exposure vulnerability when the logging level is set to DEBUG.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in snyk-broker (CVE-2020-7654) allows private keys to be logged when the logging level is set to DEBUG. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information, potentially compromising the security of the affected application. The issue has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level. The vulnerability was identified on June 3, 2020, and affects all versions of snyk-broker before 4.73.1.

How To Fix

Latest published version: 5.24.6 as of 22 Oct 2026

npm install snyk-broker@5.24.6

Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.

If you need the minimum change

4.73.1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

npm install snyk-broker@4.73.1

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the information exposure vulnerability in snyk-broker (CVE-2020-7654) can lead to the logging of private keys when the logging level is set to DEBUG. It is crucial to update the package to version 4.73.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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