CVE-2016-9757

5.4 MEDIUM
Published: December 20, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

In the Create Tags page of the Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.4.12 user interface, any authenticated user who has the capability to create tags can inject cross-site scripting (XSS) elements in the tag name field. Once this tag is viewed in the Tag Detail page of the Rapid7 Nexpose 6.4.12 UI by another authenticated user, the script is run in that user's browser context.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94996
Source: cve@rapid7.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94996
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://help.rapid7.com/nexpose/en-us/release-notes/#6.4.13
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
45th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

rapid7