CVE-2017-5230

Published: Mar 2, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

7.2

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.2 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

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 otherwise secure location on disk.

Affected (1)

Products: Rapid7: Nexpose

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Rapid7 Nexpose	Up to 6.4.23

Related CWEs

Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956

Source: cve@rapid7.com

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products

Source: cve@rapid7.com

MitigationVendor Advisory

https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.50

Source: cve@rapid7.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

MitigationVendor Advisory

https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.50

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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