#VU64483 Input validation error in Tenable Nessus - CVE-2022-32974
Published: June 17, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64483
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32974
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
Software vendor:
Tenable Network Security
Tenable Network Security
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing audit files. A remote user can read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system of the scanner using a custom crafted compliance audit file without providing any valid SSH credentials.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.