CVE-2026-57588 SQL Injection in Nessus via Malicious Scan Result File Import
Attackers can exfiltrate scan data by tricking privileged users into importing malicious scan result files into Nessus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-57588?
CVE-2026-57588 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tenable Nessus, published on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows an attacker to craft a malicious scan result file that, when imported by a privileged user, injects malicious SQL into the scan results database, potentially enabling exfiltration of scan-result data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57588?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenable Nessus.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57588?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57588 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-2026-57588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57588 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenable Nessus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqwf-3hj2-5ghm.