#VU111107 Link following in Nessus Agent - CVE-2025-36631
Published: June 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111107
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-36631
CWE-ID: CWE-59
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 overwrite arbitrary files with log content.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with log content.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.