Rapid7 Metasploit Framework up to 6.5.6 send_request_cgi redirect
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Rapid7 Metasploit Framework up to 6.5.6. The impacted element is the function send_request_cgi. This manipulation causes redirect.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-109682. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Rapid7 Metasploit Framework up to 6.5.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function send_request_cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:
Metasploit Framework versions before 6.5.7 allow HTTP requests made through send_request_cgi! to follow redirects to a different host without restricting the redirect destination. A malicious HTTP server can cause the system running Metasploit to make requests to arbitrary HTTP services reachable from the operator's network, including internal services that are not otherwise accessible to the attacker.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-109682 since 10/13/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1204.001 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 6.5.7 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Vendor
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License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 4.7
CNA Vector (rapid7): 🔒
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Exploiting
Class: RedirectCWE: CWE-601
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Metasploit Framework 6.5.7
Timeline
10/13/2026 CVE reserved10/21/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/21/2026 VulDB entry created
10/21/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-109682 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-109682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-423793
Entry
Created: 10/21/2026 03:53Changes: 10/21/2026 03:53 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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