CVE-2025-24914 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

When installing Nessus to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.8.4 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location. - CVE-2025-24914

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2025-05

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-24914?

CVE-2025-24914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). When installing Nessus to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.8.4 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalat...

How severe is CVE-2025-24914?

CVE-2025-24914 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24914?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.