Remote Code Execution via Elevated Privileges in Tenable Sensor Proxy
CVE-2026-18667 Published on August 3, 2026
Sensor Proxy Version 1.4.2 Fixes One Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Tenable Sensor Proxy allows a remote attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by inducing an operator to connect the sensor to an attacker-controlled host.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-18667 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2026-18667 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Tenable, Inc. Sensor Proxy:- Before 1.4.2 is affected.