Windows
CVE-2026-2026
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability has been identified where weak file permissions in the Nessus Agent directory on Windows hosts could allow unauthorized access, potentially permitting Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
AnalysisAI
Nessus Agent on Windows systems contains improper file permission controls that allow local authenticated users to trigger denial of service attacks against the agent process. The vulnerability requires local access with standard user privileges and could disrupt security monitoring capabilities on affected hosts. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions). Affects Nessus Agent. A vulnerability has been identified where weak file permissions in the Nessus Agent directory on Windows hosts could allow unauthorized access, potentially permitting Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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Same weakness CWE-276 – Incorrect Default Permissions
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