VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2023-6178
CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.83%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-11-20
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition.
Weakness classification
- nvd@nist.gov: CWE-787
Primary references
- vulnreport@tenable.com — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory