CVE-2024-12174: Low severity tenable.sc vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2024

Updated

An Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center where an authenticated, privileged attacker could intercept email messages sent from Security Center via a rogue SMTP server.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Tenable Security Center

Remediation

Information

Tenable has released Security Center 6.5.0 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal: https://www.tenable.com/downloads/security-center https://tenable%20has%20released%20security%20center%206.5.0%20to%20address%20these%20issues.%20the%20installation%20files%20can%20be%20obtained%20from%20the%20tenable%20downloads%20portal:%20https//www.tenable.com/downloads/security-center

Event History

Dec 9, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:38 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12174?

CVE-2024-12174 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated attackers to intercept sensitive email communications.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12174?

To fix CVE-2024-12174, update Tenable Security Center to the latest version where the improper certificate validation issue has been resolved.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-12174?

The impact of CVE-2024-12174 includes the risk of sensitive email interception if a privileged attacker successfully connects a rogue SMTP server.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-12174?

CVE-2024-12174 affects users of Tenable Security Center who have not updated their software to the version that addresses this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2024-12174 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2024-12174 is not remotely exploitable as it requires authenticated, privileged access to the Tenable Security Center.