How severe is CVE-2024-5759?

CVE-2024-5759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-5759 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-2024-5759?

CVE-2024-5759 affects Tenable Security Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5759?

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

Does CVE-2024-5759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46911.

When was CVE-2024-5759 published?

CVE-2024-5759 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5759

CVE-2024-5759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Security Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46911
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Tenable Security Center
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center where an authenticated, remote attacker could view unauthorized objects and launch scans without having the required privileges

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5759?: An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in Tenable Security Center where an authenticated, remote attacker could view unauthorized objects and launch scans without having the required privileges
How severe is CVE-2024-5759?: CVE-2024-5759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-5759 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-2024-5759?: CVE-2024-5759 affects Tenable Security Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46911.
When was CVE-2024-5759 published?: CVE-2024-5759 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2024-10

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tenable:security_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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