CVE-2023-6178

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    CVE-2023-6178

    Published: 20 Nov 2023Last Modified: 12 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition.

    References: , https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-41

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    Introduced- None
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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High
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