CVE-2024-0971
CVE-2024-0971 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16748
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Tenable Nessus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists where an authenticated, low-privileged remote attacker could potentially alter scan DB content.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0971?
- A SQL injection vulnerability exists where an authenticated, low-privileged remote attacker could potentially alter scan DB content.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0971?
- CVE-2024-0971 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-0971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-0971?
- CVE-2024-0971 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-0971?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-0971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-0971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16748.
- When was CVE-2024-0971 published?
- CVE-2024-0971 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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