Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Rapid7 Metasploit web editions let task-stopping actions run through GET requests. If an attacker tricked a logged-in user into running malicious browser content, active Metasploit tasks could be stopped. This is a CSRF issue affecting operational continuity, not confirmed data theft or remote takeover. Exposure is limited to organizations running affected Metasploit web editions before 4.14.0 Update 2017061301, especially where users stay authenticated in browsers. Internet exposure is not required, but attacker interaction with an authenticated user is needed. Treat as a moderate operational risk. The main business impact is interruption of security testing or assessment work through a logged-in user, not confirmed compromise of systems. Prioritize upgrade or verification where older Metasploit web editions are still present. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Metasploit to 4.14.0 Update 2017061301 or later.; Confirm task-stopping routes require POST and a valid CSRF token.; Limit Metasploit web access to trusted administrative networks..
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2017-5244 mapping review
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- Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2017/06/15/r7-2017-16-cve-2017-5244-lack-of-csrf-protection-for-stopping-tasks-in-metasploit-pro-express-and-community-editions-fixedCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.seekurity.com/blog/general/metasploit-web-project-kill-all-running-tasks-csrf-CVE-2017-5244/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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