CVE-2019-3961

Name: CVE-2019-3961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-25T21:15:09.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Nessus versions 8.4.0 and earlier were found to contain a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability via a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary script code in a users browser session.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nessus versions 8.4.0 and earlier were found to contain a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability via a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary script code in a users browser session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	<= 8.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-04Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-04Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3961?

How severe is CVE-2019-3961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-3961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3961?

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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Source: NVD / NIST