How severe is CVE-2004-2722?

CVE-2004-2722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2722?

CVE-2004-2722 affects Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2722?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2722 published?

CVE-2004-2722 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2722

CVE-2004-2722 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nessus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Nessus
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Nessus 2.0.10a stores account passwords in plaintext in .nessusrc files, which allows local users to obtain passwords. NOTE: the original researcher reports that the vendor has disputed this issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2722?: Nessus 2.0.10a stores account passwords in plaintext in .nessusrc files, which allows local users to obtain passwords. NOTE: the original researcher reports that the vendor has disputed this issue
How severe is CVE-2004-2722?: CVE-2004-2722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2722?: CVE-2004-2722 affects Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2722 published?: CVE-2004-2722 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nessus:nessus:2.0.10a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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