CVE-2026-33694
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CVE-2026-33694 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code execution, whereby an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code with elevated SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code execution, whereby an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code with elevated SYSTEM privileges.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | <= 10.11.3 |
| Tenable | Nessus Agent | <= 11.1.2 |
References
- https://tenable.com/security/tns-2026-12Vendor Advisory
- https://tenable.com/security/tns-2026-13Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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