Untrusted search path in Tenable Nessus - CVE-2023-5847

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Untrusted search path in Tenable Nessus - CVE-2023-5847

Published: November 1, 2023 / Updated: November 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82654
CSH Severity: 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-2023-5847
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Tenable Nessus
Software vendor:
Tenable Network Security

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path when installing or upgrading software. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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