CVE-2019-3923 describes a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nessus versions 8.2.1 and earlier, stemming from insufficient input validation. An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this by injecting malicious script code into a user's browser session through a crafted request. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.4), requiring user interaction and authenticated access, with potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE. Tenable released Nessus 8.2.2 to patch this flaw.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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