CVE-2019-5645
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
87.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
By sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to a listening Rapid7 Metasploit HTTP handler, an attacker can register an arbitrary regular expression. When evaluated, this malicious handler can either prevent new HTTP handler sessions from being established, or cause a resource exhaustion on the Metasploit server.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-09-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-5645?
By sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to a listening Rapid7 Metasploit HTTP handler, an attacker can register an arbitrary regular expression. When evaluated, this malicious handler can either prevent new HTTP handler sessions from being established, or cause a resource exhaustion on the Metasploit server.
Is CVE-2019-5645 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5645 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 87.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5645?
CVE-2019-5645 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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