What is CVE-2020-5793?

CVE-2020-5793 is a vulnerability in Nessus versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.0 for Windows & Nessus Agent 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 for Windows that could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5793?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2020-5793 by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5793?

The severity of CVE-2020-5793 is high with a severity score of 7.8.

Which versions of Nessus and Nessus Agent are affected by CVE-2020-5793?

Nessus versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.0 for Windows and Nessus Agent 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-5793.

How can I fix CVE-2020-5793?

To fix CVE-2020-5793, it is recommended to update to a version of Nessus or Nessus Agent that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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CVE-2020-5793

high

7.8

5/11/2020

16/11/2020

CVE-2020-5793

First published: Thu Nov 05 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Nessus versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.0 for Windows & Nessus Agent 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file and copying the file to a system directory. The attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tenable Nessus	>=8.9.0<=8.12.0
Tenable Nessus Agent	=8.0.0
Tenable Nessus Agent	=8.1.0
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2020-5793?
CVE-2020-5793 is a vulnerability in Nessus versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.0 for Windows & Nessus Agent 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 for Windows that could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5793?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2020-5793 by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5793?
The severity of CVE-2020-5793 is high with a severity score of 7.8.
Which versions of Nessus and Nessus Agent are affected by CVE-2020-5793?
Nessus versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.0 for Windows and Nessus Agent 8.0.0 and 8.1.0 for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-5793.
How can I fix CVE-2020-5793?
To fix CVE-2020-5793, it is recommended to update to a version of Nessus or Nessus Agent that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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