Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor by Tenable
CVE-2020-5794

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tenable

Status
Nessus Network Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-5794?

A vulnerability exists in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows that enables an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs by manipulating user-supplied files to be placed in a specially defined user directory path. The exploit requires valid user credentials on the Windows system, highlighting the importance of maintaining strict access controls and monitoring authenticated user actions.

Affected Version(s)

Nessus Network Monitor NNM 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.12.0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-09
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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