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ID:12748 - Exploit for Insufficient entropy in Nexpose and InsightVM - CVE-2026-1814
ID:12748 - Exploit for Insufficient entropy in Nexpose and InsightVM - CVE-2026-1814
Published: May 22, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122640
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-1814
CWE-ID: CWE-331
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Nexpose
InsightVM
Nexpose
InsightVM
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient entropy in within the CredentialsKeyStorePassword.generateRandomPassword() method when updating legacy keystore passwords. The application generates a weak password of 7-12 characters and a static prefix 'p'. A local user with access to the nsc.ks file can brute-force this password.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.