Tenable Nessus: critical file deletion vulnerability on Windows

A vulnerability in Tenable Nessus's Windows installer allows attackers to bypass access restrictions and delete system files.

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The fact

The flaw affects the installation process of the widely-deployed vulnerability scanner used across enterprises.

Its exploitation could compromise the integrity of Windows systems protected by this security software.

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