CVE-2017-5179: XSS
Published Jan 5, 2017
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Tenable Nessus<=6.9.2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Tenable Nessusto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.3
Event History
Jan 5, 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-2017-5179?
CVE-2017-5179 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to exploit it.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5179?
To fix CVE-2017-5179, upgrade Tenable Nessus to version 6.9.3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-5179?
CVE-2017-5179 affects all versions of Tenable Nessus prior to 6.9.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5179?
CVE-2017-5179 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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What can attackers do with CVE-2017-5179?
Attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Tenable Nessus interface through CVE-2017-5179.