CVE-2025-24915: High severity Tenable Nessus Agent vulnerability
When installing Nessus Agent to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.8.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-24915?
CVE-2025-24915 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24915?
To fix CVE-2025-24915, upgrade to Nessus Agent version 10.8.3 or later to ensure secure permissions are enforced.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-24915?
CVE-2025-24915 affects Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.8.3 installed in non-default locations on Windows hosts.
Can CVE-2025-24915 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2025-24915 can allow local users to escalate privileges if the installation directory permissions are not secured.
Is there a specific configuration to secure against CVE-2025-24915?
To secure against CVE-2025-24915, ensure that the sub-directories of the Nessus Agent installation have proper permissions set.