CVE-2023-6178

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 20, 2023
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2023-6178: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix