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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Tenable SecurityCenter up to 5.6.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Report Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename as part of Image File leads to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1155. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Tenable SecurityCenter up to 5.6.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Report Handler. The manipulation of the argument filename as part of a Image File leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

In SecurityCenter versions prior to 5.7.0, a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue could allow an authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code into an image filename parameter within the Reports feature area. Properly updated input validation techniques have been implemented to correct this issue.

The bug was discovered 07/31/2018. The weakness was shared 08/02/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at tenable.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1155 since 12/04/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111795 (Tenable SecurityCenter < 5.7.0 Multiple Vulnerabilites (TNS-2018-11)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 5.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111795) and SecurityTracker (ID 1041431†). The entry VDB-122553 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Tenable

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• SecurityCenter

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• 5.0
• 5.1
• 5.2
• 5.3
• 5.4
• 5.5
• 5.6

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• free

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