Vulnerability Description
Rapid7 Metasploit Framework suffers from an instance of CWE-22, Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in the Zip import function of Metasploit. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in Metasploit at the privilege level of the user running Metasploit. This issue affects: Rapid7 Metasploit Framework version 4.14.0 and prior versions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Metasploit | <= 4.14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.doyensec.com/2019/04/24/rubyzip-bug.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/11716ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://help.rapid7.com/metasploit/release-notes/archive/2019/04/#20190416Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://blog.doyensec.com/2019/04/24/rubyzip-bug.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/11716ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://help.rapid7.com/metasploit/release-notes/archive/2019/04/#20190416Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5624?
CVE-2019-5624 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Rapid7 Metasploit Framework suffers from an instance of CWE-22, Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in the Zip import function of Metasploit. Exploiting this...
How severe is CVE-2019-5624?
CVE-2019-5624 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5624?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rapid7 Metasploit.