CVE-2024-3289

Published May 17, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.7.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Tenable has released Nessus 10.7.3 to address these issues. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal ( https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus ).

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-31879 When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.7.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
tenable
Published
Updated
Aug 1, 2024, 8:05 PM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2024, 9:03 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 17, 2024, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:43 AM