CVE-2010-2914 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Nessus Web Server, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-2914?
CVE-2010-2914 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2010. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nessusd_www_server.nbin in the Nessus Web Server plugin 1.2.4 for Nessus allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nessus Web Server Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2914?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2914 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2010-2914 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2914 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pmj-224c-9qh2.