CVE-2020-7377
CVE-2020-7377 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Metasploit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Rapid7 Metasploit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Metasploit Framework module "auxiliary/admin/http/telpho10_credential_dump" module is affected by a relative path traversal vulnerability in the untar method which can be exploited to write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on the host file system when the module is run on a malicious HTTP server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7377?
- The Metasploit Framework module "auxiliary/admin/http/telpho10_credential_dump" module is affected by a relative path traversal vulnerability in the untar method which can be exploited to write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on the host file system when the module is run on a malicious HTTP server.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7377?
- CVE-2020-7377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7377 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7377?
- CVE-2020-7377 affects Rapid7 Metasploit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7377?
- 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-2020-7377 published?
- CVE-2020-7377 was published on 2020-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:metasploit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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