CVE-2017-5264: CSRF

Published Dec 14, 2017
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Updated

Versions of Nexpose prior to 6.4.66 fail to adequately validate the source of HTTP requests intended for the Automated Actions administrative web application, and are susceptible to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rapid7 Nexpose<6.4.66

Event History

Dec 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-5264?

CVE-2017-5264 is a vulnerability found in versions of Nexpose prior to 6.4.66 that fail to adequately validate the source of HTTP requests intended for the Automated Actions administrative web application, making them susceptible to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack.

2

How does CVE-2017-5264 affect software?

CVE-2017-5264 affects versions of Nexpose prior to 6.4.66.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5264?

CVE-2017-5264 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 8.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-5264?

To fix CVE-2017-5264, users should update Nexpose to version 6.4.66 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5264?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-5264 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102208), [Rapid7 Release Notes](https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/archive/2017/12/#6.4.66), [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43911/).

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