Tenable Security Center Indirect Object Reference Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Tenable Security Center versions through 6.7.2. This vulnerability arises from an Indirect Object Reference (IDOR) issue, where an authenticated remote attacker can manipulate the 'owner' parameter to escalate privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized privilege escalation, enabling users to gain elevated rights or access within the application.

Remediation

Tenable has released Security Center version 6.8.0 to address this vulnerability. The update can be downloaded from the Tenable Downloads Portal. Users should also refer to the Tenable SC Release Notes for additional information.

Added: Feb 23, 2026, 4:32 PM
Updated: Feb 23, 2026, 6:23 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
6.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.1
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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