CVE-2018-1141

Name: CVE-2018-1141
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-20T18:29:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1141 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location, Nessus versions prior to 7.0.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the installation location.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When installing Nessus to a directory outside of the default location, Nessus versions prior to 7.0.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the installation location.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	< 7.0.3

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1141?

How severe is CVE-2018-1141?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1141 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1141?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1141?

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Source: NVD / NIST