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CVE-2017-5242

HIGH · CVSS 7.7 EPSS 0.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-01-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2017-5242
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.7
EPSS
0.38%

Original NVD 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.