CVE-2017-5230
N/A
Published: March 2, 2017 at 08:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 01:20 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorNexpose
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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
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.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
References (3)
x_refsource_CONFIRMMitigationVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-productsx_refsource_MISC
Source: [email protected]
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.50Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-798
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