Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | <= 6.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037558Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037558Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-01Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5179?
CVE-2017-5179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-5179?
CVE-2017-5179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus.