CVE-2020-7358
CVE-2020-7358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Appspider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Rapid7 Appspider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In AppSpider installer versions prior to 7.2.126, the AppSpider installer calls an executable which can be placed in the appropriate directory by an attacker with access to the local machine. This would prevent the installer from distinguishing between a valid executable called during an installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7358?
- In AppSpider installer versions prior to 7.2.126, the AppSpider installer calls an executable which can be placed in the appropriate directory by an attacker with access to the local machine. This would prevent the installer from distinguishing between a valid executable called during an installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7358?
- CVE-2020-7358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-7358 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7358?
- CVE-2020-7358 affects Rapid7 Appspider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7358?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7358 published?
- CVE-2020-7358 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:appspider:*:*:*:*:-:-:*:*
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