Vulnerability Description
Tenable Nessus before 6.8 has a stored XSS issue that requires admin-level authentication to the Nessus UI, and would potentially impact other admins (Tenable IDs 5218 and 5269).
CVSS Score
4.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | < 6.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92134Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036414Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-11Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92134Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036414Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-11Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1000029?
CVE-2016-1000029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Tenable Nessus before 6.8 has a stored XSS issue that requires admin-level authentication to the Nessus UI, and would potentially impact other admins (Tenable IDs 5218 and 5269).
How severe is CVE-2016-1000029?
CVE-2016-1000029 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1000029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus.