CVE-2026-119317 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

On Linux, an authenticated, low-privileged Nessus user with scan-creation rights could read arbitrary text files on the scanner host with the privileges of the nessusd process by running a custom Unix compliance audit against the scanner itself.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2026-33

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-119317?

CVE-2026-119317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). On Linux, an authenticated, low-privileged Nessus user with scan-creation rights could read arbitrary text files on the scanner host with the privileges of the nessusd process by running a custom Unix...

How severe is CVE-2026-119317?

CVE-2026-119317 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119317?

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