CVE-2026-57588: A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows an attacker to craft a malicious scan result file that, when im

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-57588?

nessus: upgrade to 10.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-57588 being exploited?

CVE-2026-57588 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-2026-57588 affect?

CVE-2026-57588 affects nessus. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows an attacker to craft a malicious scan result file that, when imported by a privileged user, injects malicious SQL into the scan results database, potentially enabling exfiltration of scan-resul

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-57588?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-57588 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting nessus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows an attacker to craft a malicious scan result file that, when imported by a privileged user, injects malicious SQL into the scan results database, potentially enabling exfiltration of scan-result data.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenable nessus UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.12.1

Fixed in: 10.12.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 10.12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nessus

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Tenable Nessus 10.12.1 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-57588?

nessus: upgrade to 10.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-57588 being exploited?

CVE-2026-57588 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-2026-57588 affect?

CVE-2026-57588 affects nessus. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows an attacker to craft a malicious scan result file that, when imported by a privileged user, injects malicious SQL into the scan results database, potentially enabling exfiltration of scan-resul

How urgent is CVE-2026-57588?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-57587 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A SQL injection vulnerability in Nessus allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker who controls reverse DNS rec

References

← Back to latest CVEs