CVE-2016-9757

Name: CVE-2016-9757
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T22:59:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9757 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Create Tags page of the Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.4.12 user interface, any authenticated user who has the capability to create tags can inject cross-site scripting (XSS) elements in the tag name field. Once this tag is viewed in the Tag Detail page of the Rapid7 Nexpose 6.4.12 UI by another authenticated user, the script is run in that user's browser context.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Create Tags page of the Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.4.12 user interface, any authenticated user who has the capability to create tags can inject cross-site scripting (XSS) elements in the tag name field. Once this tag is viewed in the Tag Detail page of the Rapid7 Nexpose 6.4.12 UI by another authenticated user, the script is run in that user's browser context.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Nexpose	6.4.12

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9757?

How severe is CVE-2016-9757?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9757 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9757?

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Source: NVD / NIST