CVE-2017-5235

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 02, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96548

Source: cve@rapid7.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products

Source: cve@rapid7.com

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96548

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.9%

55th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

Affected Vendors

rapid7

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