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CVE-2017-5244

3.5 · LOW

Routes used to stop running Metasploit tasks (either particular ones or all tasks) allowed GET requests.

Published Jun 15, 2017CWE-352EPSS 0.72%

Overview

CVE-2017-5244 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Routes used to stop running Metasploit tasks (either particular ones or all tasks) allowed GET requests. Only POST requests should have been allowed, as the stop/stop_all routes change the state of the service. This could have allowed an attacker to stop currently-running Metasploit tasks by getting an authenticated user to execute JavaScript. As of Metasploit 4.14.0 (Update 2017061301), the routes for stopping tasks only allow POST requests, which validate the presence of a secret token to prevent CSRF attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99082Refcommunity.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2017/06/15/r7-2017-16-cve-2017-5244-lack-of-csrf-protection-for-stopping-tasks-in-metasploit-pro-express-and-community-editions-fixedRefwww.seekurity.com/blog/general/metasploit-web-project-kill-all-running-tasks-csrf-CVE-2017-5244/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99082Refcommunity.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2017/06/15/r7-2017-16-cve-2017-5244-lack-of-csrf-protection-for-stopping-tasks-in-metasploit-pro-express-and-community-editions-fixedRefwww.seekurity.com/blog/general/metasploit-web-project-kill-all-running-tasks-csrf-CVE-2017-5244/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5244?

CVE-2017-5244 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-5244?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-5244?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-5244?

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