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Metasploit Framework 'drb_remote_codeexec' code execution

Published Apr 23, 2021

Description

By launching the drb_remote_codeexec exploit, a Metasploit Framework user will inadvertently expose Metasploit to the same deserialization issue that is exploited by that module, due to the reliance on the vulnerable Distributed Ruby class functions. Since Metasploit Framework typically runs with elevated privileges, this can lead to a system compromise on the Metasploit workstation. Note that an attacker would have to lie in wait and entice the Metasploit user to run the affected module against a malicious endpoint in a "hack-back" type of attack. Metasploit is only vulnerable when the drb_remote_codeexec module is running. In most cases, this cannot happen automatically.

Affected products

Remediation

Vendor solution

Do not run the drb_remote_codeexec module. After commit 659137da94fa2fe56ce5c44d611db3692bf7d2e5, the Metasploit Framework no longer ships with the affected module.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner rapid7
Published Apr 23, 2021
Updated Sep 17, 2024
Reserved Jan 21, 2020
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a
GHSA-XGWW-H98F-24QF