CVE-2020-5794: High severity Tenable Nessus Network Monitor vulnerability
A vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory. The attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system to exploit this vulnerability.
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What is CVE-2020-5794?
CVE-2020-5794 is a vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows that could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2020-5794 work?
CVE-2020-5794 works by allowing an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5794?
The severity of CVE-2020-5794 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Nessus Network Monitor are affected by CVE-2020-5794?
Versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 of Nessus Network Monitor for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-5794.
How can I fix CVE-2020-5794?
To fix CVE-2020-5794, users should update to a patched version of Nessus Network Monitor that addresses the vulnerability.