CVE-2023-0101

Name: CVE-2023-0101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-20T19:15:17.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	>= 8.10.1, < 8.15.8
Tenable	Nessus	>= 10.0.0, < 10.4.2

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-01Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-02Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0101?

How severe is CVE-2023-0101?

CVE-2023-0101 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0101?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST