Rapid7 InsightVM/Nexpose 8.24.0 New Password nsc.ks generateRandomPassword entropy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Rapid7 InsightVM and Nexpose 8.24.0. The affected element is the function generateRandomPassword of the file nsc.ks of the component New Password Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to entropy. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-1814. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Rapid7 InsightVM and Nexpose 8.24.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function generateRandomPassword of the file nsc.ks of the component New Password Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a entropy vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-331. The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A security vulnerability has been identified in Rapid7 Nexpose. Remediation is in progress.

The weakness was published by Justin Kennedy. The advisory is shared for download at atredis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-1814 since 02/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5222). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Entropy
CWE: CWE-331 / CWE-330 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
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Timelineinfo

02/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/03/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
02/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/06/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: atredis.com
Researcher: Justin Kennedy
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-1814 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344020
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2026 16:29
Updated: 02/06/2026 14:52
Changes: 02/03/2026 16:29 (68), 02/05/2026 12:03 (1), 02/06/2026 03:36 (5), 02/06/2026 14:52 (1)
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