CVE-2005-2482 json
The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows atta…
published 2005-08-07 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-2483
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The StateToOptions function in msfweb in Metasploit Framework 2.4 and earlier, when running with the -D option (defanged mode), allows attackers to modify temporary environment variables before the "_Defanged" environment option is checked when processing the Exploit command.
Patch / fix
- secunia.com/advisories/16318 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
References
-
secunia.com
/advisories/16318
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/18495
vdb-entry
- metasploit.com /archive/framework/msg00469.html
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/14455
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/21705
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-2482
- NVD CVE-2005-2482
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