CVE-2025-36630
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Publication date: 2025-07-02

Last updated on: 2025-10-15

Assigner: Tenable Network Security, Inc.

Description
In Tenable Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.
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Published
2025-07-02
Last Modified
2025-10-15
Generated
2026-05-07
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2025-07-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
tenable nessus to 10.8.5 (exc)
microsoft windows *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in Tenable Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on Windows allows a non-administrative user to overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content while operating with SYSTEM privileges.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could overwrite critical system files with malicious content, potentially leading to system compromise, privilege escalation, or denial of service.


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