CVE-2026-57588: SQL Injection in Nessus via Malicious Scan Result File Import

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus<10.12.1

Event History

Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
03:57 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57588?

The severity of CVE-2026-57588 is classified as low with a score of 1.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-57588?

To fix CVE-2026-57588, ensure that Tenable Nessus is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-57588 have on Tenable Nessus?

CVE-2026-57588 can potentially allow an attacker to exfiltrate scan-result data by exploiting SQL injection via a malicious scan result file.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2026-57588 lead to?

CVE-2026-57588 can lead to data exfiltration from the scan results database if exploited successfully.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-57588?

Users of Tenable Nessus, particularly those with privileged access who import scan result files, are affected by CVE-2026-57588.

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