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HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2024-9158

A stored cross site scripting vulnerability exists in Nessus Network Monitor where an authenticated, privileged local attacker could inject arbitrary code into the NNM UI via the local CLI.

Vulnerability Description

A stored cross site scripting vulnerability exists in Nessus Network Monitor where an authenticated, privileged local attacker could inject arbitrary code into the NNM UI via the local CLI.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus Network Monitor< 6.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-9158?

CVE-2024-9158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). A stored cross site scripting vulnerability exists in Nessus Network Monitor where an authenticated, privileged local attacker could inject arbitrary code into the NNM UI via the local CLI.

How severe is CVE-2024-9158?

CVE-2024-9158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9158?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus Network Monitor.