CVE-2026-2026
Medium
Description
A vulnerability has been identified where weak file permissions in the Nessus Agent directory on Windows hosts could allow unauthorized access, potentially permitting Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.1
Exploit probability—
ProductTenable Nessus Agent
PublishedFeb 13, 2026
First seenFeb 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-276CWE-276
How to fix
Update
- tenable nessus_agent11.0.4, 11.1.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tenable nessus_agent | v < 11.0.4, 11.1.0 ≤ v < 11.1.2 | 11.0.4, 11.1.2 |
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