CVE-2016-9757

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.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94996 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9757?
CVE-2016-9757 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9757?
To fix CVE-2016-9757, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9757 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9757 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9757?
CVE-2016-9757 affects Rapid7 Nexpose.
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