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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-24917

In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, p...

Vulnerability Description

In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus Network Monitor< 6.5.1
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-24917?

CVE-2025-24917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, p...

How severe is CVE-2025-24917?

CVE-2025-24917 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-2025-24917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus Network Monitor, Microsoft Windows.