#VU105935 Incorrect default permissions in Nessus Agent - CVE-2025-24915
Published: March 21, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105935
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24915
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Nessus Agent
Nessus Agent
Software vendor:
Tenable Network Security
Tenable Network Security
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.