SB2023031331 - Remote command execution in Tenable Nessus



SB2023031331 - Remote command execution in Tenable Nessus

Published: March 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023031331
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4313)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in plugins distributed via the Tenable plugin feed 202212081952 or later. A remote authenticated user with Scan Policy Configuration role can modify scan variables and execute arbitrary commands on credentialed scan targets.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.