CVE-2016-1000028
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1000028 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tenable Nessus before 6.8 has a stored XSS issue that requires admin-level authentication to the Nessus UI, and would only potentially impact other admins. (Tenable ID 5198).. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Tenable Nessus before 6.8 has a stored XSS issue that requires admin-level authentication to the Nessus UI, and would only potentially impact other admins. (Tenable ID 5198).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | < 6.8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-11Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-11Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1000028?
Tenable Nessus before 6.8 has a stored XSS issue that requires admin-level authentication to the Nessus UI, and would only potentially impact other admins. (Tenable ID 5198).
How severe is CVE-2016-1000028?
CVE-2016-1000028 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000028?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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