CVE-2026-19629

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2026-19629 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center that allows a user with "Security Manager" role and "manage user" permission on a single group to modify users belonging to other groups. This bypasses the intended access control restrictions and enables unauthorized cross-group user management.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center that allows a user with "Security Manager" role and "manage user" permission on a single group to modify users belonging to other groups. This bypasses the intended access control restrictions and enables unauthorized cross-group user management.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TenableSecurity Center< 6.9.0

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-19629?
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center that allows a user with "Security Manager" role and "manage user" permission on a single group to modify users belonging to other groups. This bypasses the intended access control restrictions and enables unauthorized cross-group user management.
How severe is CVE-2026-19629?
CVE-2026-19629 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19629?
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