PatchTheCVECVE-2026-18667: A vulnerability in Tenable Sensor Proxy allows a remote attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by i
CVE-2026-18667 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in Tenable Sensor Proxy allows a remote attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by inducing an operator to connect the sensor to an attacker-controlled host.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-08-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-18667?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-18667 being exploited?
CVE-2026-18667 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-2026-18667 affect?
CVE-2026-18667 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). A vulnerability in Tenable Sensor Proxy allows a remote attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by inducing an operator to connect the sensor to an attacker-controlled host.
How urgent is CVE-2026-18667?
Priority 47/100. Critical severity