Appspider
CVE-2020-7358
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Search path element control
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| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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In AppSpider installer versions prior to 7.2.126, the AppSpider installer calls an executable which can be placed in the appropriate directory by an attacker with access to the local machine. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. In AppSpider installer versions prior to 7.2.126, the AppSpider installer calls an executable which can be placed in the appropriate directory by an attacker with access to the local machine. This would prevent the installer from distinguishing between a valid executable called during an installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name. Affected products include: Rapid7 Appspider. Version information: prior to 7.2.126.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
In AppSpider installer versions prior to 7.2.126, the AppSpider installer calls an executable which can be placed in the appropriate directory by an attacker with access to the local machine. This would prevent the installer from distinguishing between a valid executable called during an installation and any arbitrary code executable using the same file name.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.15 and earlier allows attackers to con
Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.12 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkin
Missing permission check in Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.17 and earlier allows any authenticated user with Overall/Read
Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.16 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints, allowing attac
A missing permission check in Jenkins AppSpider Plugin 1.0.15 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission
GitHub PoC
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