CVE-2022-0758: Rapid7 Nexpose Reflected XSS

Q: What is CVE-2022-0758?

CVE-2022-0758 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-0758?

CVE-2022-0758 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

Q: Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-0758?

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-0758.

Q: How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-0758?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-0758 by passing literal values as test credentials, allowing for potential cross-site scripting attacks.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2022-0758?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-0758 is to upgrade to Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.130 or later.

Published Mar 17, 2022

Updated

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier suffer from a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability, within the shared scan configuration component of the tool. With this vulnerability an attacker could pass literal values as the test credentials, providing the opportunity for a potential XSS attack. This issue is fixed in Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.130.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Rapid7 Nexpose<6.6.130

Event History

Mar 17, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:30 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:30 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0758?

CVE-2022-0758 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier.

How severe is CVE-2022-0758?

CVE-2022-0758 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-0758?

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-0758.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-0758?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-0758 by passing literal values as test credentials, allowing for potential cross-site scripting attacks.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-0758?