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Nessus Server Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 10147

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Synopsis

A Nessus daemon is listening on the remote port.

Description

A Nessus daemon is listening on the remote port.Note: This plugin only attempts to log in to the remote device to detect the version, if valid Nessus credentials are configured.

Solution

Ensure that the remote Nessus installation has been authorized.

See Also

https://www.tenable.com/products/nessus/nessus-professional

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 10147

File Name: nessus_detect.nasl

Version: 1.58

Type: Remote

Published: 10/12/1999

Updated: 4/21/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:tenable:nessus

Reference Information

IAVT: 0001-T-0673