CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2018-1147

In Nessus before 7.1.0, a XSS vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker could create and upload a .nessus file, which may be viewed by an administrator allowing for the execution of arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. In other scenarios, XSS could also occur by altering variables from the Advanced Settings.

3.5 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 6.8 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

5.4 /10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-05 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040918 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2018-05-18 10:29

Updated : 2018-06-19 03:32

NVD link : CVE-2018-1147

Mitre link : CVE-2018-1147

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-79