How severe is CVE-2020-7381?

CVE-2020-7381 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-2020-7381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7381?

CVE-2020-7381 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7381?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7381 published?

CVE-2020-7381 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7381

CVE-2020-7381 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published: 2020-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Rapid7 Nexpose installer versions prior to 6.6.40, the Nexpose 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 a Security Console installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7381?: In Rapid7 Nexpose installer versions prior to 6.6.40, the Nexpose 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 a Security Console installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name.
How severe is CVE-2020-7381?: CVE-2020-7381 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-2020-7381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7381?: CVE-2020-7381 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7381?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7381 published?: CVE-2020-7381 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://help.rapid7.com/insightvm/en-us/release-notes/index.html?pid=6.6.40

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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