CVE-2023-5623

High

Description

NNM failed to properly set ACLs on its installation directory, which could allow a low privileged user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges where NNM is installed to a non-standard location

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability5. percentile0.2%
ProductTenable Nessus Network Monitor
PublishedOct 26, 2023
First seenOct 26, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-276CWE-276

How to fix

Update
  • tenable nessus_network_monitor6.3.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
tenable nessus_network_monitorv < 6.3.06.3.0

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