CVE-2017-2122: XSS
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2122?
CVE-2017-2122 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2017-2122 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2122 can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers.
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.
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