CVE-2016-9259: XSS
Published Feb 28, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Tenable Nessus=6.8
Tenable Nessus=6.8.1
Tenable Nessus=6.8.2
Tenable Nessus=6.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9259?
CVE-2016-9259 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9259?
To fix CVE-2016-9259, upgrade Tenable Nessus to version 6.9.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9259?
CVE-2016-9259 affects remote authenticated users of Tenable Nessus versions prior to 6.9.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9259?
CVE-2016-9259 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-9259?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2016-9259 can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the application.