CVE-2016-9260

Name: CVE-2016-9260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-31T22:59:00.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to handling of .nessus files.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to handling of .nessus files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	<= 6.8.1

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN12796388/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2017/JVNDB-2017-000013.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-16Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN12796388/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2017/JVNDB-2017-000013.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-16Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9260?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to handling of .nessus files.

How severe is CVE-2016-9260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9260?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-9260?

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Source: NVD / NIST