CVE-2014-7280: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 21 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 for Tenable Nessus 5.x allows remote web servers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Web UI | <=2.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/112728
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128579/Nessus-Web-UI-2.3.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/26
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34929
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70274
- http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2014-08
- http://www.thesecurityfactory.be/permalink/nessus-stored-xss.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7280?
CVE-2014-7280 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7280?
To fix CVE-2014-7280, you should upgrade the Tenable Web UI to version 2.3.4 Build #85 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7280?
CVE-2014-7280 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of Tenable Nessus are affected by CVE-2014-7280?
Versions of Tenable Nessus Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 are affected by CVE-2014-7280.
What can attackers do with CVE-2014-7280?
Attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server header due to CVE-2014-7280.
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