Is CVE-2020-5419 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-5419 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-5419 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-5419 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5419?

CVE-2020-5419 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-5419

CWE-427Published: August 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-5419 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.