CVE-2022-32973: Command Injection
First published: Tue Jun 21 2022(Updated: )
An authenticated attacker could create an audit file that bypasses PowerShell cmdlet checks and executes commands with administrator privileges.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | <10.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32973?
CVE-2022-32973 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to create an audit file that bypasses PowerShell cmdlet checks and executes commands with administrator privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-32973?
CVE-2022-32973 has a severity rating of critical (8.8).
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-32973?
Tenable Nessus up to version 10.2.0 is affected by CVE-2022-32973.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-32973?
An attacker with authenticated access can create a specially crafted audit file to bypass PowerShell cmdlet checks and execute commands with administrator privileges.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-32973?
It is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Tenable Nessus to mitigate the vulnerability.
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