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CVE-2017-5242
Rapid7 Nexpose Virtual Appliance Duplicate SSH Host Key
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
Nexpose Virtual Appliance, InsightVM Virtual Appliance
Vulnerable Versions:
2017.04.05, 2017.05.03
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 12th, 2023
Last Modified:
April 8th, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available