CVE-2025-24916
High
Description
When installing Tenable Network Monitor to a non-default location on a Windows host, Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 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
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
ProductTenable Nessus Network Monitor
PublishedMay 23, 2025
First seenMay 23, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- tenable nessus_network_monitor6.5.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tenable nessus_network_monitor | v < 6.5.1 | 6.5.1 |
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