Vulnerability Details : 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5242
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.06%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 26 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5242
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.7
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
1.3
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5.8
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5242
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The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered.Assigned by: cve@rapid7.con (Secondary)
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The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5242
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https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2017/05/17/rapid7-nexpose-virtual-appliance-duplicate-ssh-host-key-cve-2017-5242/
CVE-2017-5242: Nexpose/InsightVM Virtual Appliance Duplicate SSH Host Key | Rapid7 BlogMitigation;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-5242
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insightvm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*