CVE-2023-24493

Description

A formula injection vulnerability exists in Tenable.sc due to improper validation of user-supplied input before returning it to users. An authenticated attacker could leverage the reporting system to export reports containing formulas, which would then require a victim to approve and execute on a host.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Tenable.sc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-03 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24493?
CVE-2023-24493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-24493?
To fix CVE-2023-24493, 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-2023-24493 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-24493 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-2023-24493?
CVE-2023-24493 affects n/a Tenable.sc.
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