CVE-2012-6494: Rapid7 Nexpose before 5.5.4 contains a session hijacking vulnerability which allows remote attackers to cap...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Rapid7 Nexpose versions before 5.5.4 had a session hijacking flaw. If an attacker captured a valid user session, they could access Nexpose as that user. For executives, the concern is unauthorized access to a security-management platform that may contain sensitive vulnerability data. Exposure is most likely in legacy Rapid7 Nexpose deployments older than 5.5.4. Risk rises where the Nexpose console is reachable from untrusted networks or where administrative sessions traverse insecure paths. The source bundle does not list CPEs or specific deployment requirements. Prioritize remediation if Nexpose is still deployed, especially on security teams' core infrastructure. The vulnerability affects access control to a platform that may hold sensitive internal risk data. Urgency is lower only if no pre-5.5.4 deployments exist. Mitigation focus: Identify any Rapid7 Nexpose instances older than 5.5.4.; Upgrade affected Nexpose deployments to 5.5.4 or later where still supported.; Check Rapid7 guidance for supported upgrade paths and compensating controls..

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Jun 6, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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