CVE-2021-20079
First published: Tue Jun 29 2021(Updated: )
Nessus versions 8.13.2 and earlier were found to contain a privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow a Nessus administrator user to upload a specially crafted file that could lead to gaining administrator privileges on the Nessus host.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | <=8.13.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20079?
CVE-2021-20079 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Nessus versions 8.13.2 and earlier.
How does CVE-2021-20079 affect Nessus?
CVE-2021-20079 could allow a Nessus administrator user to upload a specially crafted file that could lead to gaining administrator privileges on the Nessus host.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20079?
CVE-2021-20079 has a severity rating of high - 6.7 out of 10.
Which versions of Nessus are affected by CVE-2021-20079?
Nessus versions 8.13.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-20079.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20079?
Update Nessus to a version later than 8.13.2 to fix CVE-2021-20079.
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