CVE-2023-0101
First published: Fri Jan 20 2023(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability was identified in Nessus versions 8.10.1 through 8.15.8 and 10.0.0 through 10.4.1. An authenticated attacker could potentially execute a specially crafted file to obtain root or NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM privileges on the Nessus host.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus | >=8.10.1<8.15.8 | |
| Tenable Nessus | >=10.0.0<10.4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability in Nessus?
The vulnerability ID for this privilege escalation vulnerability in Nessus is CVE-2023-0101.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0101?
The severity of CVE-2023-0101 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which versions of Nessus are affected by CVE-2023-0101?
Nessus versions 8.10.1 through 8.15.8 and 10.0.0 through 10.4.1 are affected by CVE-2023-0101.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0101 to obtain privileges on the Nessus host?
An authenticated attacker could potentially execute a specially crafted file to obtain root or NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM privileges on the Nessus host.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0101?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-0101 at the following references: [Tenable Security Advisory TNS-2023-01](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01) and [Tenable Security Advisory TNS-2023-02](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02).
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/tenable
- canonical/tenable nessus
- version/tenable nessus/8.10.1
- version/tenable nessus/10.0.0