CVE-2024-9158 (GCVE-0-2024-9158)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-09-30 16:24 – Updated: 2024-09-30 17:22
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
XSS
Summary
A stored cross site scripting vulnerability exists in Nessus Network Monitor where an authenticated, privileged local attacker could inject arbitrary code into the NNM UI via the local CLI.
Severity
8.4 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-30 17:21 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus Network Monitor |
Affected:
0 , < 6.5.0
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2024-09-24 07:00
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