CVE-2024-0971 SQL injection in Nessus
An authenticated low-privileged attacker can modify scan database content via SQL injection in Tenable Nessus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0971?
CVE-2024-0971 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tenable Nessus, published on 6 Feb 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists where an authenticated, low-privileged remote attacker could potentially alter scan DB content.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenable Nessus.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-0971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenable Nessus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2j63-x9pq-h9wc.