Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-5623
NNM failed to properly set ACLs on its installation directory, which could allow a low privileged user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges where NNM is installed to a non-standard location
Products affected by CVE-2023-5623
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus_network_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-5623
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-5623
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-09-09 |
|
7.0
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
Tenable Network Security, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-5623
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-5623
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-34
[R1] Nessus Network Monitor 6.3.0 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Security Advisory | Tenable®Patch;Vendor Advisory
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