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    CVE-2017-5242

    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.

    Published:Jan 12, 2023
    Last Modified:Apr 8, 2025
    EPS:Jan 12, 2023
    EPSS Score:0.00146
    CVSS Score:7.7

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Rapid7
    Product
    Insightvm

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High