High severity7.2NVD Advisory· Published Mar 2, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026

CVE-2017-5230

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 products

Rapid7/Nexpose2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=6.4.23
- (no CPE)range: 6.4.49 and prior

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-productsnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956nvd
help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/nvd

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