CVE-2018-1142
CVE-2018-1142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tenable Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier have been found to contain a single XSS vulnerability. Utilizing a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters related to offline plugins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1142?
- Tenable Appliance versions 4.6.1 and earlier have been found to contain a single XSS vulnerability. Utilizing a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code by manipulating certain URL parameters related to offline plugins.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1142?
- CVE-2018-1142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-1142 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1142?
- CVE-2018-1142 affects Tenable Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1142?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-1142 published?
- CVE-2018-1142 was published on 2018-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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