CVE-2017-5242

7.7 HIGH 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-01-12 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:20 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.7 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-01-12 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:20 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-321
Record status: Modified

Affected

rapid7 Insightvm ≤ 2017-05-03

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.7

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record