How severe is CVE-2020-7384?

CVE-2020-7384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7384 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7384?

CVE-2020-7384 affects Rapid7 Metasploit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7384?

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-2020-7384 published?

CVE-2020-7384 was published on 2020-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7384

CVE-2020-7384 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Metasploit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Rapid7 Metasploit
Published: 2020-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7's Metasploit msfvenom framework handles APK files in a way that allows for a malicious user to craft and publish a file that would execute arbitrary commands on a victim's machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7384?: Rapid7's Metasploit msfvenom framework handles APK files in a way that allows for a malicious user to craft and publish a file that would execute arbitrary commands on a victim's machine.
How severe is CVE-2020-7384?: CVE-2020-7384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7384 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7384?: CVE-2020-7384 affects Rapid7 Metasploit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7384?: 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-2020-7384 published?: CVE-2020-7384 was published on 2020-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:metasploit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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