CVE-2016-9260: XSS
Published Jan 31, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to handling of .nessus files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Tenable Nessus<=6.8.1
Event History
Jan 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9260?
The severity of CVE-2016-9260 is classified as medium.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9260?
To fix CVE-2016-9260, upgrade Tenable Nessus to version 6.9 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9260?
CVE-2016-9260 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9260?
Users of Tenable Nessus versions prior to 6.9 are affected by CVE-2016-9260.
5
What is the attack vector for CVE-2016-9260?
The attack vector for CVE-2016-9260 involves authenticated remote users injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through .nessus files.