CVE-2020-5419

Name: CVE-2020-5419
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-31T15:15:11.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5419 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. RabbitMQ versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.7 are prone to a Windows-specific binary planting security vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution. An attacker with write privileges to the RabbitMQ installation directory and local access on Windows could carry out a local binary hijacking (planting) attack and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RabbitMQ versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.7 are prone to a Windows-specific binary planting security vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution. An attacker with write privileges to the RabbitMQ installation directory and local access on Windows could carry out a local binary hijacking (planting) attack and execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Rabbitmq Server	>= 3.8.0, < 3.8.7
Pivotal Software	Rabbitmq	< 3.7.28

References

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5419Vendor Advisory
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5419Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5419?

How severe is CVE-2020-5419?

CVE-2020-5419 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5419?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST