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CVE-2023-6178

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%

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CVE-2023-6178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition. . EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus< 10.4.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6178?
An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-6178?
CVE-2023-6178 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6178?
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