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CVE-2017-5230 (GCVE-0-2017-5230)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-03-02 20:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 14:55
VLAI
Summary
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.
Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Hard-Coded Password
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Rapid7 Nexpose Affected: 6.4.49 and prior
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Date Public
2017-03-01 00:00
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