Document library
Download PDFs and schema files from
Nexpose Quick Start Guide:Quick steps for running scans, viewing results, and creating reports
Nexpose User's Guide: Guidance for discovering, assessing, and distributing security information in your environment; best practices for scan tuning and policy customization.
Nexpose Administrator's Guide: Guidance for deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, scan tuning, and user management
Report_XML_Export_Schema_2.0.zip: Structure for the XML Export 2.0 report format
Report_XML_Export_Schema.zip: Structure for the XML Export report format
Report_SCAP_XML_Export_Schema.zip: Structure for the SCAP XML Export report format
Nexpose Software Installation Guide: Guidance for installing software versions in Windows and Linux environments; getting started with scanning and reporting
API resources
Nexpose API Guide: Descriptions and XML samples for all API functions
Nexpose_Extended_API_XMLSchemas_v1.2.zip: Structure and validation for the extended API v1.2
Note: Schema files are not provided for API v1.1 because APIs in this version are validated with Document Type Declarations (DTDs). You can find API v1.1 DTDs in the NexposeAPI Guide.
Technical Partner Integrations
- Integration Partners: Check here for the latest integration white papers and download links.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- What types of encryption does the application use?
- Nexpose is sending out hundreds of e-mails during a scan. Why is it doing this, and what can I do to stop it?
- How does Nexpose perform discovery scans?
- Can I install Nexpose on a system that already has PostgreSQL installed?
- What are the network and port requirements for Nexpose to function properly?
- What changes do I need to make on my Windows firewall to allow Nexpose to scan accurately?
- How does Nexpose verify that a Certificate Authority is trustworthy?
- What is the "X.509 Certificate Subject CN does not match the entity name" vulnerability?
- How are the XML report export options different?
- What are the risk scoring models in Nexpose, and how are they different?
- What does it mean when I see the messages "Paused by System" and "Not enough memory to complete scan" during a scan?
FAQ by category
- Administration & maintenance
- PCI, CVSS, and Risk Scoring
- Reporting
- Scanning
- Sites and Asset Groups
- Software
- Users, Roles, & Permissions
- Vulnerabilities
- Web Interface
End-of life-policy
To ensure maximum performance and results with your installation, view the end-of-life policy for platforms, products, and features that Nexpose supports.