What is the severity of CVE-2018-1142?

CVE-2018-1142 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1142?

To fix CVE-2018-1142, upgrade your Tenable Appliance to version 4.6.2 or later.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1142?

CVE-2018-1142 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1142?

CVE-2018-1142 affects Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier.

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CVE-2018-1142

medium

5.4

CWE

27/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1142: XSS

Q: What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2018-1142?

An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters.

First published: Tue Mar 27 2018(Updated: )

Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier have been found to contain a single XSS vulnerability. Utilizing a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters related to offline plugins.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tenable Appliance	<=4.6.1

Remedy

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-02

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1142?
To fix CVE-2018-1142, upgrade your Tenable Appliance to version 4.6.2 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 affects Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2018-1142?
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1142?
To fix CVE-2018-1142, upgrade your Tenable Appliance to version 4.6.2 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1142?
CVE-2018-1142 affects Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2018-1142?
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters.