CVE-2020-7382
CVE-2020-7382 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Rapid7 Nexpose installer version prior to 6.6.40 contains an Unquoted Search Path which may allow an attacker on the local machine to insert an arbitrary file into the executable path. This issue affects: Rapid7 Nexpose versions prior to 6.6.40.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7382?
- Rapid7 Nexpose installer version prior to 6.6.40 contains an Unquoted Search Path which may allow an attacker on the local machine to insert an arbitrary file into the executable path. This issue affects: Rapid7 Nexpose versions prior to 6.6.40.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7382?
- CVE-2020-7382 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7382 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-2020-7382?
- CVE-2020-7382 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7382?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7382 published?
- CVE-2020-7382 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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