How severe is CVE-2022-32974?

CVE-2022-32974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32974?

CVE-2022-32974 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32974?

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

When was CVE-2022-32974 published?

CVE-2022-32974 was published on 2022-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32974

CVE-2022-32974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Nessus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tenable Nessus
Published: 2022-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated attacker could read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system of the scanner using a custom crafted compliance audit file without providing any valid SSH credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32974?: An authenticated attacker could read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system of the scanner using a custom crafted compliance audit file without providing any valid SSH credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-32974?: CVE-2022-32974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32974?: CVE-2022-32974 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32974 published?: CVE-2022-32974 was published on 2022-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2022-11

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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