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CVE-2023-6178 | Nessus Agent

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. .This CVE has a CVSS3.1 score of 6.8 and a Base Severity of MEDIUM.

InfoDetails
CVE IDCVE-2023-6178
CVE StatePUBLISHED
BaseScore6.8
BaseSeverityMEDIUM
VectorStringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
VersionNA

References for CVE-2023-6178 :
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-41

Metric TypeMetric Score
AttackVector(AV)NETWORK
AttackComplexity(AC)LOW
PrivilegesRequired(PR)HIGH
UserInteraction(UI)NONE
Scope(S)CHANGED
Confidentiality(C)NONE
Availability(A)HIGH
Integrity(I)NONE