Metasploit Framework is a penetration-testing platform and exploitation development toolkit used by security professionals and researchers; its disclosure footprint is narrow and concentrated in the framework itself. The observed vulnerabilities in this vendor reflect the framework's role as an attack-delivery and payload-staging system rather than a widely embedded library or critical infrastructure component. Current severity, exploitation activity, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Metasploit over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
2 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2011-1056MEDIUM The installer for Metasploit Framework 3.5.1, when running on Windows, uses weak inherited permissions for the Metasploit installation directory, which allows local users to gain p | Feb 21, 2011 | 6.2 | 19 | NO | NO |
CVE-2005-2482MEDIUM 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 var | Aug 7, 2005 | 5.0 | 15 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Metasploit.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Metasploit — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.