CVE-2017-5242

Published Jan 12, 2023

Last updated 2 years ago

Overview

Description
Nexpose and InsightVM virtual appliances downloaded between April 5th, 2017 and May 3rd, 2017 contain identical SSH host keys. Normally, a unique SSH host key should be generated the first time a virtual appliance boots.
Source
cve@rapid7.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.7
Impact score
5.8
Exploitability score
1.3
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-330
cve@rapid7.com
CWE-321

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations