Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability was identified in Nessus versions 8.10.1 through 8.15.8 and 10.0.0 through 10.4.1. An authenticated attacker could potentially execute a specially crafted file to obtain root or NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM privileges on the Nessus host.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | >= 8.10.1, < 8.15.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0101?
CVE-2023-0101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability was identified in Nessus versions 8.10.1 through 8.15.8 and 10.0.0 through 10.4.1. An authenticated attacker could potentially execute a specially crafted file to ...
How severe is CVE-2023-0101?
CVE-2023-0101 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus.