DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose Installers
CVE-2017-5232

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Nexpose
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5232?

A vulnerability exists in all editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24, allowing them to load a malicious DLL from the current working directory. This can potentially expose systems to unauthorized code execution and other malicious activities if the environment is compromised.

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Affected Version(s)

Nexpose All versions prior to version 6.4.24

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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