CVE-2020-7354 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Rapid7 Metasploit Pro allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the console.

Understanding CVE-2020-7354

This CVE involves a stored XSS vulnerability in the 'host' field of Rapid7 Metasploit Pro, impacting versions up to 4.17.1-20200427.

What is CVE-2020-7354?

The vulnerability allows specially-crafted network services to store XSS sequences in the console.
Attackers can trigger the XSS when viewing the scanned host record in the Metasploit Pro interface.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7354

CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7354

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in the 'host' field of Metasploit Pro allows malicious scripts to be stored and executed.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rapid7 Metasploit Pro version 4.17.1-20200427 and prior versions are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the 'host' field of a scan asset.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7354 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to Metasploit Pro version 4.17.1-20200514 to patch the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems are updated to the latest secure version of Metasploit Pro.