CVE-2025-24917
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CVE-2025-24917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus Network Monitor | < 6.5.1 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2025-10Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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