How severe is CVE-2017-5235?

CVE-2017-5235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5235?

CVE-2017-5235 affects Rapid7 Metasploit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5235?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5235 published?

CVE-2017-5235 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5235

CVE-2017-5235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Metasploit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Rapid7 Metasploit
Published: 2017-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7 Metasploit Pro installers prior to version 4.13.0-2017022101 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5235?: Rapid7 Metasploit Pro installers prior to version 4.13.0-2017022101 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.
How severe is CVE-2017-5235?: CVE-2017-5235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5235?: CVE-2017-5235 affects Rapid7 Metasploit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5235 published?: CVE-2017-5235 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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