Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-0101
A privilege escalation vulnerability was identified in Nessus versions 8.10.1 through 8.15.8 and 10.0.0 through 10.4.1. An authenticated attacker could potentially execute a specially crafted file to obtain root or NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM privileges on the Nessus host.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2023-0101
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-0101
0.14%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-0101
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-04-02 |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-0101
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-0101
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02
[R1] Nessus Version 8.15.8 Fixes One Vulnerability - Security Advisory | Tenable®Patch;Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01
[R1] Nessus Version 10.4.2 Fixes One Vulnerability - Security Advisory | Tenable®Patch;Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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