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Rapid7 InsightVM console can be tricked into unwanted actions

CVE-2019-5630 · published 7 years ago
Summary

Versions 6.5.0 through 6.5.68 of the InsightVM Security Console may let an attacker cause the system to perform actions on behalf of an authenticated user without their knowledge. This happens because the web interface can be fooled into sending requests to the API. Apply the latest software update or follow Rapid7’s guidance to protect the console.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
rapid7 nexpose >= 6.5.0, <= 6.5.68
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was found in Rapid7 Nexpose InsightVM Security Console versions 6.5.0 through 6.5.68. This issue allows attackers to exploit CSRF vulnerabilities o...
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was found in Rapid7 Nexpose InsightVM Security Console versions 6.5.0 through 6.5.68. This issue allows attackers to exploit CSRF vulnerabilities on API endpoints using Flash to circumvent a cross-domain pre-flight OPTIONS request.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published3 Jul 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-5630 · NVD
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