Advisory Published

ZDI-23-1582: Tenable Nessus Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Nov 06 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Tenable Nessus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.7. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-5847.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-1582?

    ZDI-23-1582 has been assigned a CVSS rating of 6, indicating a medium severity level.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-1582?

    To mitigate ZDI-23-1582, ensure that you update Tenable Nessus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What software is affected by ZDI-23-1582?

    ZDI-23-1582 affects Tenable Nessus installations.

  • Who can exploit ZDI-23-1582?

    Local attackers who can execute low-privileged code on the system can exploit ZDI-23-1582.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-23-1582?

    ZDI-23-1582 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

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