CVE-2017-5231: Path Traversal
All editions of Rapid7 Metasploit prior to version 4.13.0-2017020701 contain a directory traversal vulnerability in the Meterpreter stdapi CommandDispatcher.cmddownload() function. By using a specially-crafted build of Meterpreter, it is possible to write to an arbitrary directory on the Metasploit console with the permissions of the running Metasploit instance.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
rapid7/metasploit/metasploit-frameworkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.13.0-2017020701
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5231?
CVE-2017-5231 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive directories.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5231?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5231, upgrade Rapid7 Metasploit to version 4.13.0-2017020701 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-5231 have on my system?
CVE-2017-5231 allows an attacker to exploit the directory traversal vulnerability to write files to arbitrary directories on the system.
Is CVE-2017-5231 present in all versions of Metasploit?
CVE-2017-5231 affects all editions of Rapid7 Metasploit prior to version 4.13.0-2017020701.
What components are affected by CVE-2017-5231?
The vulnerability specifically affects the Meterpreter stdapi CommandDispatcher.cmd_download() function within Rapid7 Metasploit.