Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Metasploit | <= 4.13.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99082Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2017/06/15/r7-2017-16-cveExploitVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.seekurity.com/blog/general/metasploit-web-project-kill-all-running-tThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99082Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2017/06/15/r7-2017-16-cveExploitVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.seekurity.com/blog/general/metasploit-web-project-kill-all-running-tThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5244?
CVE-2017-5244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). 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 th...
How severe is CVE-2017-5244?
CVE-2017-5244 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rapid7 Metasploit.