DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Rapid7 AppSpider Pro Installers
CVE-2017-5236

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Appspider Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-5236?

Installers of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.060 are susceptible to a DLL preloading vulnerability. This issue allows an attacker to introduce a malicious DLL into the current working directory of the installer, which can compromise the integrity and security of the application during the installation process. Proper security measures and updated versions should be utilized to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

AppSpider Pro All version prior to 6.14.060

References

https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631
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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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CVE-2017-5236 : DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Rapid7 AppSpider Pro Installers