Patch Panic: Nessus Agent Vulnerabilities Demand Immediate Attention!
Tenable has issued patches for three high-severity vulnerabilities in Nessus Agent for Windows. These vulnerabilities could let non-admin users perform file operations and execute code with elevated privileges—perfect for anyone who dreams of being the boss, even if it’s just their computer! Users are urged to update immediately.
Hot Take:
Who knew Nessus Agents had the potential for such a dramatic career change? From humble local system servants to potential overlords with System privileges—it’s the cybersecurity version of a rags-to-riches story, with a few too many bugs along the way. Here’s hoping the updated version has less inclination for rebellion!
Key Points:
- Three high-severity vulnerabilities discovered in Nessus Agent for Windows.
- Vulnerabilities allow non-admin users to perform file operations and execute code with elevated privileges.
- Vulnerabilities are tracked as CVE-2025-36631, CVE-2025-36632, and CVE-2025-36633.
- Affected Nessus Agent versions are 10.8.4 and earlier; patched in version 10.8.5.
- No evidence of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild.
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