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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-33694

This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code executio...

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code execution, whereby an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code with elevated SYSTEM privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus<= 10.11.3
TenableNessus Agent<= 11.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-33694?

CVE-2026-33694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code executio...

How severe is CVE-2026-33694?

CVE-2026-33694 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-2026-33694?

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