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CVE-2016-9757

5.4 · MEDIUM

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 n…

Published Dec 20, 2016CWE-79EPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2016-9757 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94996Refhelp.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94996Refhelp.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9757?

CVE-2016-9757 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-9757?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9757?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-9757?

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