Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2020-5794
A vulnerability in Nessus Network Monitor versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, and 5.12.0 for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code by copying user-supplied files to a specially constructed path in a specifically named user directory. The attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system to exploit this vulnerability.
EPSS: 0.004 (28.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Tenable Nessus_network_monitor — versions 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.12.0
- N/a Nessus Network Monitor — versions NNM 5.11.0, 5.11.1, 5.12.0
References
- vulnreport@tenable.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5794?
- CVE-2020-5794 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5794?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.