CVE-2021-20076: High severity tenable.sc vulnerability

Published Mar 3, 2021
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Updated

Tenable.sc and Tenable.sc Core versions 5.13.0 through 5.17.0 were found to contain a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated, unprivileged user to perform Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the Tenable.sc server via Hypertext Preprocessor unserialization.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tenable Tenable.Sc>=5.13.0<=5.17.0

Event History

Mar 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Tenable.sc vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20076.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-20076?

CVE-2021-20076 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which versions of Tenable.sc are affected by CVE-2021-20076?

Tenable.sc versions 5.13.0 through 5.17.0 are affected by CVE-2021-20076.

4

How can an attacker exploit the vulnerability in CVE-2021-20076?

An authenticated, unprivileged user can perform Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the Tenable.sc server via Hypertext Preprocessor unserialization.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20076?

Yes, Tenable.sc and Tenable.sc Core versions 5.18.0 and later include a fix for CVE-2021-20076. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version.

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