CVE-2026-109682 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

Metasploit Framework versions before 6.5.7 allow HTTP requests made through send_request_cgi! to follow redirects to a different host without restricting the redirect destination. A malicious HTTP server can cause the system running Metasploit to make requests to arbitrary HTTP services reachable from the operator's network, including internal services that are not otherwise accessible to the attacker.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/21979

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-109682?

CVE-2026-109682 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Metasploit Framework versions before 6.5.7 allow HTTP requests made through send_request_cgi! to follow redirects to a different host without restricting the redirect destination. A malicious HTTP ser...

How severe is CVE-2026-109682?

CVE-2026-109682 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-109682?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.