RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs Vulnerability report: Weak SSL or TLS Key Exchange detected on RPAs during security scan Port TCP 8082 & 8084

Summary: The SSL or TLS server supports key exchanges that are cryptographically weaker than recommended.

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Symptoms

Running a vulnerability scanner on RecoverPoint (RP) shows the following messages: 
Weak SSL/TLS Key Exchange detected on RPAs during security scan Port TCP 8082 & 8084

 

Cause

Ports 8082 and 8084 which are RPA to RPA or Deployment Manager to RPA are using weak certs for communication.
Key exchanges should provide at least 224 bits of security. This translates to a minimum key size of 2048 bits for Diffie-Hellman and RSA key exchanges.

Resolution

Workaround:
The below script is applicable to both RecoverPoint Classic and RecoverPoint for VMs.

Use the below procedure on all RPAs, and reboot them one at a time.

NOTE: RecoverPoint for VMs, the following error might show after running the script, but can be ignored: "Connection to server failed."


Log in to the installation menu of the RPA (admin in RecoverPoint for VMs, boxmgmt in RecoverPoint Classic):

[2] Setup
[8] Advanced options
[4] Run script
Paste the following, and press enter:
 

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Resolution:
Dell engineering is investigating this issue. A permanent fix is still in progress. Contact the Dell Customer Support Center or your service representative for assistance and reference this solution ID.

Affected Products

RecoverPoint, RecoverPoint CL, RecoverPoint EX, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, RecoverPoint SE
Article Properties
Article Number: 000201934
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 12 Sep 2025
Version:  7
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