Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5235
Rapid7 Metasploit Pro installers prior to version 4.13.0-2017022101 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2017-5235
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:metasploit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5235
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5235
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5235
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5235
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products
Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Four Rapid7 ProductsMitigation;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96548
Rapid7 Metasploit Pro CVE-2017-5235 DLL Loading Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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