Description
A vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory. The attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system to exploit this vulnerability.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-09
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
16.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
Status
published
Products (3)
tenable/nessus_network_monitor
5.11.0
tenable/nessus_network_monitor
5.11.1
tenable/nessus_network_monitor
5.12.0
Published
Nov 06, 2020
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026