CVE-2026-5463: Command injection vulnerability in console.run_module_with_output() in pymetasploit3 through version 1.0.6 all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5463?

pymetasploit3: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5463 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5463 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-5463 affect?

CVE-2026-5463 affects pymetasploit3. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Command injection vulnerability in console.run_module_with_output() in pymetasploit3 through version 1.0.6 allows attackers to inject newline characters into module options such as RHOSTS. This breaks the intended command structure and caus

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-5463?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting pymetasploit3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Command injection vulnerability in console.run_module_with_output() in pymetasploit3 through version 1.0.6 allows attackers to inject newline characters into module options such as RHOSTS. This breaks the intended command structure and causes the Metasploit console to execute additional unintended commands, potentially leading to arbitrary command execution and manipulation of Metasploit sessions.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2026-04-03
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): TuranSec · Vendor: danmcinerney

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-03 05:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

danmcinerney pymetasploit3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pymetasploit3 || rpm -q pymetasploit3 || pymetasploit3 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pymetasploit3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pymetasploit3

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Python (pip) · pymetasploit3 · NO FIX YET · vulnerable: <= 1.0.6 · source

Fedora 46 · python-googleapis-common-protos · FIXED · 1.75.5-1.fc46~bootstrap · FEDORA-2026-d911c4c4e6 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d911c4c4e6

Fedora ELN · see advisory · FIXED · FEDORA-2026-e3987c278f · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e3987c278f

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-5463?

pymetasploit3: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5463 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5463 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-5463 affect?

CVE-2026-5463 affects pymetasploit3. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Command injection vulnerability in console.run_module_with_output() in pymetasploit3 through version 1.0.6 allows attackers to inject newline characters into module options such as RHOSTS. This breaks the intended command structure and caus

How urgent is CVE-2026-5463?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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