What is the severity of CVE-2023-2005?

The severity of CVE-2023-2005 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-2005?

The software affected by CVE-2023-2005 includes Tenable Nessus, Tenable SecurityCenter, and Tenable.Io.

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-2005?

A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-2005 to perform unauthorized actions and potentially gain access to sensitive information.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-2005?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-2005. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Tenable.Io, Nessus, or SecurityCenter, depending on the affected software.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2005?

More information about CVE-2023-2005 can be found at the following link: [CVE-2023-2005](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-21).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-2005

high

8.8

26/6/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-2005: Tenable Plugin Feed ID #202306261202 Fixes Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jun 26 2023(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Tenable Tenable.Io, Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center.This issue affects Tenable.Io: before Plugin Feed ID #202306261202 ; Nessus: before Plugin Feed ID #202306261202 ; Security Center: before Plugin Feed ID #202306261202 . This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor with sufficient permissions on a scan target to place a binary in a specific filesystem location, and abuse the impacted plugin in order to escalate privileges.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tenable Nessus
Tenable SecurityCenter
Tenable Tenable.Io

Remedy

The updates have been distributed via the Tenable plugin feed in feed serial numbers equal to or greater than #202306261202.

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2005?
The severity of CVE-2023-2005 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-2005?
The software affected by CVE-2023-2005 includes Tenable Nessus, Tenable SecurityCenter, and Tenable.Io.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-2005?
A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-2005 to perform unauthorized actions and potentially gain access to sensitive information.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-2005?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-2005. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Tenable.Io, Nessus, or SecurityCenter, depending on the affected software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2005?
More information about CVE-2023-2005 can be found at the following link: [CVE-2023-2005](https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-21).

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