CVE-2021-20135
First published: Wed Nov 03 2021(Updated: )
Nessus versions 8.15.2 and earlier were found to contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host. Tenable has included a fix for this issue in Nessus 10.0.0. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal (https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus).
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | <=8.15.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20135?
The severity of CVE-2021-20135 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-20135?
Nessus versions 8.15.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-20135.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2021-20135 be exploited?
An authenticated, local administrator could exploit this vulnerability to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20135?
Yes, Tenable has provided a fix for this vulnerability in Nessus 10.0.0.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20135?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20135 at the following link: [Tenable Security Advisory](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-18).
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