CVE-2017-2122: XSS
Published May 12, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Nessus versions 6.8.0, 6.8.1, 6.9.0, 6.9.1 and 6.9.2 allows remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Tenable Nessus=6.8.0
Tenable Nessus=6.8.1
Tenable Nessus=6.9.0
Tenable Nessus=6.9.1
Tenable Nessus=6.9.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2122?
CVE-2017-2122 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2122?
To fix CVE-2017-2122, you should upgrade Nessus to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-2122?
CVE-2017-2122 affects Tenable Nessus versions 6.8.0, 6.8.1, 6.9.0, 6.9.1, and 6.9.2.
4
Can CVE-2017-2122 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2122 can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers.
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What kind of attack can CVE-2017-2122 enable?
CVE-2017-2122 enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into affected Nessus versions.