CVE-2024-3289
High
Description
When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.7.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductNessus
PublishedMay 17, 2024
First seenMay 17, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-281CWE-281
How to fix
Update
- Tenable Nessus10.7.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | v < 10.7.3 | 10.7.3 |
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