#VU109797 Incorrect default permissions in Nessus Network Monitor - CVE-2025-24916
Published: May 26, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109797
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24916
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Nessus Network Monitor
Nessus Network Monitor
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 when installing Tenable Network Monitor to a non-default location on a Windows host. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.