CVE-2019-3961: XSS

Published Jun 25, 2019
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Updated

Nessus versions 8.4.0 and earlier were found to contain a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability via a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary script code in a users browser session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tenable Nessus<=8.4.0

Event History

Jun 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-3961.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-3961?

The severity level of CVE-2019-3961 is medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3961?

Nessus versions 8.4.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-3961.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2019-3961?

CVE-2019-3961 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-3961?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-3961 at the following links: [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108892) and [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-04).

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