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HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2025-36631

In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.

Vulnerability Description

In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus Agent< 10.8.5
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36631?

CVE-2025-36631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.

How severe is CVE-2025-36631?

CVE-2025-36631 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36631?

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