CVE-2022-3499
CVE-2022-3499 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Tenable Nessus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An authenticated attacker could utilize the identical agent and cluster node linking keys to potentially allow for a scenario where unauthorized disclosure of agent logs and data is present.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3499?
- An authenticated attacker could utilize the identical agent and cluster node linking keys to potentially allow for a scenario where unauthorized disclosure of agent logs and data is present.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3499?
- CVE-2022-3499 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-2022-3499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3499?
- CVE-2022-3499 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3499?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-3499 published?
- CVE-2022-3499 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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