CVE-2023-0101: High severity nessus vulnerability
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.
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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).