CVE-2020-5794

Description

A vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory. The attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system to exploit this vulnerability.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory tenable.com

Affected: n/a Nessus Network Monitor

References

Link	Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-09	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5794?: CVE-2020-5794 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5794?: To fix CVE-2020-5794, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5794 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5794 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5794?: CVE-2020-5794 affects n/a Nessus Network Monitor.

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