CVE-2017-5236

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro installers prior to version 6.14.060 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
https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631
Source: cve@rapid7.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
56th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

rapid7