What is CVE-2020-5419 vulnerability?

CVE-2020-5419 is a vulnerability in RabbitMQ versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.7 that allows a local authenticated attacker with write privileges to execute arbitrary code on the system.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5419?

CVE-2020-5419 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How does CVE-2020-5419 affect VMware RabbitMQ?

CVE-2020-5419 affects VMware RabbitMQ versions 3.8.0 to 3.8.7.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5419?

To exploit CVE-2020-5419, an attacker needs write privileges to the RabbitMQ installation directory and local access to the system.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5419?

Yes, updating to RabbitMQ version 3.8.7 fixes the CVE-2020-5419 vulnerability.

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CVE-2020-5419

high

7.8

CWE

427

27/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-5419: RabbitMQ arbitrary code execution using local binary planting

First published: Thu Aug 27 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@pivotal.io

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Pivotal Software RabbitMQ	<3.7.28
Vmware Rabbitmq	>=3.8.0<3.8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5419 vulnerability?
CVE-2020-5419 is a vulnerability in RabbitMQ versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.7 that allows a local authenticated attacker with write privileges to execute arbitrary code on the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5419?
CVE-2020-5419 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How does CVE-2020-5419 affect VMware RabbitMQ?
CVE-2020-5419 affects VMware RabbitMQ versions 3.8.0 to 3.8.7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5419?
To exploit CVE-2020-5419, an attacker needs write privileges to the RabbitMQ installation directory and local access to the system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5419?
Yes, updating to RabbitMQ version 3.8.7 fixes the CVE-2020-5419 vulnerability.

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