Vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose
CVE-2017-5230
The Java keystore in all versions and editions of Rapid7 Nexpose prior to 6.4.50 is encrypted with a static password of 'r@p1d7k3y5t0r3' which is not modifiable by the user. The keystore provides storage for saved scan credentials in an ot…
EPSS: 0.015 (71.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Rapid7 Nexpose — versions 6.4.49 and prior
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@rapid7.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@rapid7.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@rapid7.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5230?
- CVE-2017-5230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2017-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5230?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-5230 known to be exploited?
- 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.