CVE-2021-20118
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-2021-20117.
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-2021-20118?
CVE-2021-20118 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in Nessus Agent 8.3.0 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2021-20118?
CVE-2021-20118 has a severity rating of high (6.7).
Who is affected by CVE-2021-20118?
Nessus Agent versions 8.3.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-20118.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-20118?
An authenticated, local administrator could exploit CVE-2021-20118 to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-20118?
Yes, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Nessus Agent that is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-20118.
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