SB2023031331 - Remote command execution in Tenable Nessus
Published: March 13, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023031331
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4313)
CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.