Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2018-1147
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1147
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1147
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
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NIST | |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1147
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-1147
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040918
Tenable Nessus Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Bypass Session Security and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-05
[R1] Nessus 7.1.0 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Security Advisory | Tenable®Vendor Advisory
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