CVE-2024-9158

XSS

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Tenable has released Nessus Network Monitor 6.5.0 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-network-monitor https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-network-monitor ).

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory tenable.com
Affected: Tenable Nessus Network Monitor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2024-17 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9158?
CVE-2024-9158 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9158?
To fix CVE-2024-9158: Tenable has released Nessus Network Monitor 6.5.0 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-network-monitor https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-network-monitor ).
Is CVE-2024-9158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9158 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-2024-9158?
CVE-2024-9158 affects Tenable Nessus Network Monitor.
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