CVE-2026-57588
SQL Injection in Nessus via Malicious Scan Result File Import
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 26, 2026, 4:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize all input used in SQL queries.
- Use parameterized queries or prepared statements.
- Restrict database user privileges.
- Implement input validation on scan result files.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-57588 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-57588.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2026-17 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-57588 is
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
PoC for CVE-2026-57588 - SQL injection in Nessus 10.12.0 XML import. Generates malicious .nessus files to enumerate databases, exfiltrate credentials, and test time-based blind injection. For authorized security research. Author: Sudeepa Wanigarathna. Patched in 10.12.1.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-57588 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2026-57588 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.12.1 Added Reference Type Tenable Network Security, Inc.: https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2026-17 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'tenable', 'product': 'Nessus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '10.12.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] [{'vendor': 'tenable', 'product': 'Nessus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'prior to 10.12.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-57588', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-25T15:33:30.885696Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'tenable', 'product': 'Nessus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '10.12.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2026-17