Nessus Scanner Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1159

Synopsis

The remote host is running client software which may be considered questionable.

Description

The remote host is running the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.

Solution

Ensure that the scanner is being used in a responsible and authorized manner.

See Also

http://www.tenable.com/products/nessus-vulnerability-scanner

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1159

Family: Policy

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 1/4/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:tenable:nessus