DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Rapid7 AppSpider Pro Installers
CVE-2017-5233

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Appspider Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5233?

The installers of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.053 are susceptible to a DLL preloading vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to place a malicious DLL in the working directory, enabling the installer to load it during execution. If exploited, this vulnerability could compromise the security of users by allowing arbitrary code execution, leading to potential system breaches.

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Affected Version(s)

AppSpider Pro All versions prior to version 6.14.053

References

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96957
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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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