How severe is CVE-2024-0955?

CVE-2024-0955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0955?

CVE-2024-0955 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0955?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16734.

When was CVE-2024-0955 published?

CVE-2024-0955 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0955

CVE-2024-0955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Nessus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16734
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tenable Nessus
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stored XSS vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges on the Nessus application could alter Nessus proxy settings, which could lead to the execution of remote arbitrary scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0955?: A stored XSS vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges on the Nessus application could alter Nessus proxy settings, which could lead to the execution of remote arbitrary scripts.
How severe is CVE-2024-0955?: CVE-2024-0955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0955?: CVE-2024-0955 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16734.
When was CVE-2024-0955 published?: CVE-2024-0955 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2024-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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