CVE-2023-5622
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 26, 2023
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
CWE ID 269
Summary
CVE-2023-5622 is a vulnerability affecting Nessus Network Monitor on Windows hosts. Under specific conditions, a low-privileged user can exploit this issue to escalate their privileges to the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM level. This vulnerability arises when a specially crafted file is replaced, taking advantage of insufficient access controls. Successful exploitation grants the attacker administrative control over the affected system. It is recommended that users promptly apply the available patch or workaround to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- Tenable Network Security, Inc.
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