CVE-2025-24917: In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-24917?

nessus network monitor: upgrade to 6.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-24917 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24917 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-24917 affect?

CVE-2025-24917 affects nessus network monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege es

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-24917 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nessus network monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · Vendor: tenable

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-23 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenable nessus network monitor UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.5.1

Fixed in: 6.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nessus-network-monitor || rpm -q nessus-network-monitor || nessus-network-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nessus-network-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nessus-network-monitor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-24917?

nessus network monitor: upgrade to 6.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-24917 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24917 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-24917 affect?

CVE-2025-24917 affects nessus network monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege es

How urgent is CVE-2025-24917?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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