CVE-2020-7384

Name: CVE-2020-7384
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-29T15:15:12.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 30.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7384 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 30.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

30.56%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Metasploit	< 4.19.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160004/Rapid7-Metasploit-Framework-msfvenom-APK-Template-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161200/Metasploit-Framework-6.0.11-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/14288Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160004/Rapid7-Metasploit-Framework-msfvenom-APK-Template-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161200/Metasploit-Framework-6.0.11-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/14288Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7384?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-7384?

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Source: NVD / NIST