Remote command execution in Tenable Nessus
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-4313 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-77 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Tenable Nessus Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | Tenable Network Security |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU73265
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4313
CWE-ID:
CWE-77 - Command injection
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsTenable Nessus: 10.0.0 - 10.4.1
External linkshttp://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-14
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
