CVE-2017-5179
UnknownEPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | <= 6.9.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5179?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tenable Nessus before 6.9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-5179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5179?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2017
- CVE-2017-5173An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements (in an OS com…9.8
- CVE-2017-5174An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck …
- CVE-2017-5175Advantech WebAccess 8.1 and earlier contains a DLL hijacking…
- CVE-2017-5176A DLL Hijack issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Con…
- CVE-2017-5177A Stack Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in VIPA Control…
- CVE-2017-5178An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Tableau Server…
- CVE-2017-5180Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LT…
- CVE-2017-5181Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultI…
- CVE-2017-5182Remote Manager in Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows unauth…
- CVE-2017-5183NetIQ Access Manager 4.2.2 and 4.3.x before 4.3.1+, when con…
- CVE-2017-5184A vulnerability was discovered in NetIQ Sentinel Server 8.0 …
- CVE-2017-5185A vulnerability was discovered in NetIQ Sentinel Server 8.0 …
Are you affected by CVE-2017-5179?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST