CVE-2021-20117
First published: Thu Sep 09 2021(Updated: )
Nessus Agent 8.3.0 and earlier was found to contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host. This is different than CVE-2021-20118.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus Agent | <=8.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20117?
CVE-2021-20117 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Nessus Agent 8.3.0 and earlier.
How does CVE-2021-20117 affect my system?
CVE-2021-20117 could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20117?
CVE-2021-20117 has a severity rating of high.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20117?
To fix CVE-2021-20117, update Nessus Agent to version 8.3.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20117?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20117 at this link: https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-15
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