CVE-2025-36633
High
Description
In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could arbitrarily delete local system files with SYSTEM privilege, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductTenable Nessus Agent
PublishedJun 13, 2025
First seenJun 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- tenable nessus_agent10.8.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tenable nessus_agent | v < 10.8.5 | 10.8.5 |
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