CVE-2025-24915
First published: Fri Mar 21 2025(Updated: )
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.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | <10.8.3 |
Remedy
Tenable has released Nessus Agent 10.8.3 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus-agents ).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/tenable
- canonical/nessus