CVE-2014-4980 json
The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive i…
published 2014-07-23 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4895
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.
Exploit prediction
1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127532/Tenable-Nessus-5.2.7-Parameter-Tampering-Authentication-Bypass.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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packetstormsecurity.com
/files/127532/Tenable-Nessus-5.2.7-Parameter-Tampering-Authentication-Bypass.html
exploit
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tenable.com
/security/tns-2014-05
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/532839/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
- halock.com /blog/cve-2014-4980-parameter-tampering-nessus-web-ui/
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securityfocus.com
/bid/68782
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1030614
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/109376
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4980
- NVD CVE-2014-4980
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