CVE-2019-3923: XSS

Published Feb 12, 2019
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Updated

Nessus versions 8.2.1 and earlier were found to contain a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An authenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability via a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. Tenable has released Nessus 8.2.2 to address this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tenable Nessus<=8.2.1

Event History

Feb 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3923?

CVE-2019-3923 is a stored XSS vulnerability found in Nessus versions 8.2.1 and earlier.

2

How does the stored XSS vulnerability in CVE-2019-3923 work?

The vulnerability occurs due to improper validation of user-supplied input, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3923?

CVE-2019-3923 has a severity rating of medium.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-3923?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-3923 by sending a specially crafted request to the affected system.

5

Is there a fix or patch for CVE-2019-3923?

Yes, users should upgrade to Nessus version 8.2.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

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