CVE-2017-5264

8.8 HIGH
Published: December 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102208
Source: cve@rapid7.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102208
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/archive/2017/12/#6.4.66
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43911/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
57th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

rapid7