CVE-2025-24915
High
Description
When installing Nessus Agent to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.8.3 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 Agent
PublishedMar 21, 2025
First seenMar 21, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-276CWE-276
How to fix
Update
- Tenable Nessus Agent10.8.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus Agent | v < 10.8.3 | 10.8.3 |
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