CVE-2017-5232: rapid7 nexpose Untrusted Search Path
Modified
Published 02-03-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-5232 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in rapid7 nexpose. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.77%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
All editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.77%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.77% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rapid71 product
- nexposeAll versions prior to version 6.4.24 | ≤ 6.4.23
1 vendor · 1 product