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CVE-2017-8051

HighPublished

Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script in the Web UI. Through the manipulation of the...

Published: Apr 21, 2017
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 18, 2017

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

12.4%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script in the Web UI. Through the manipulation of the tns_appliance_session_user parameter, a remote attacker can inject arbitrary commands.

Sources

Tenable Appliance < 4.5 - Root Remote Code ExecutionExploit
agix · linux · Apr 18, 2017

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