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title: Rapid7 Nexpose Connector Guide
slug: rbvm-help/rapid7-nexpose-connector-guide
createdAt: 2026-10-26T13:51:23.663Z
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**Summary**: How to set up and use the Rapid7 Nexpose connector in Ivanti Neurons RBVM/ASPM/VULN KB.

For information on how to set up vulnerability reports in Nexpose, check out the [Rapid7 Nexpose Vulnerability Report Setup Guide](docId:8d6-qq3Z6LtiUq5JyLa45).

## Overview

**Nexpose** provides asset discovery and vulnerability assessment for on-premises environments.  The Ivanti Neurons RBVM/ASPM/VULN KB platform supports client connector configurations to provide a scheduled upload of Nexpose network scan information. When viewing the Neurons RBVM/ASPM/VULN KB Integrations page, it records and displays the last time data from the Nexpose connector was uploaded.

When data is pulled from a specific scanner connector, it uploads the last 30 days of scan data into the Neurons RBVM/ASPM/VULN KB platform. This is a default setting that cannot be adjusted. Once the data has been pulled, it is automatically added to the default group.  As a reminder, if the data already exists in the platform, it will automatically be moved to the specific group.

## Nexpose User Permissions

A Nexpose **user** can be assigned to one or more **Sites or Asset Group Access**, which consolidate **permissions** that represent the rights to access features and functions.

![Nexpose Connector Guide - Nexpose User Configuration](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/9rfvxhrv8FA-8bxcK2IRv/Cm7q5PFz00toSNAT-q329_rapid7-nexpose-connector-guide.png)

Locate the **username** in the right-hand corner on the **navigation bar** and select **User preferences **for the existing user. In the User Configuration screen, select **Sites **and ensure the user has access to those necessary sites. Next, select **Asset Group Access** and ensure the user has access to the necessary assets and groups. Click **Save**.

## Connector Setup

To set up the Rapid7 Nexpose connector, navigate to the **Automate > Integrations** page.

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Using the search bar in the upper-right corner of the Integrations page, type **Nexpose **to find the connector.

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Locate the **Nexpose** card on the page and click **Configuration**.

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Enter a connector name, the specific Nexpose instance URL, credentials for the Nexpose user, and choose an existing network to associate the Nexpose data within the Neurons RBVM/ASPM/VULN KB platform. You can also add an optional SSL certificate.

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Click **Test Credentials** to verify the credentials are correct and have access to make API calls to the Nexpose instance.

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Configure the desired schedule for the connector to retrieve results from the Nexpose instance, optionally turn on **Enable auto URBA (Update Remediation by Assessment), include the report name prefix to pull,** and click **Save** to create the connector.

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A new card for the Nexpose connector appears at the top of the **Integrations** page.

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This connector runs once the initial setup is complete. Click the **History** button to check the connector’s status.

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Clicking the **Sync** button pulls connector files from Nexpose on demand. Clicking the **Edit **button allows you to modify the connector. Clicking the **Delete** button deletes the connector.

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