Nessuscli Fetch --challenge Today
When using --challenge with nessuscli fetch , keep the following best practices in mind:
If you go to the offline website and your activation code is rejected, it may have expired or already been used on another scanner. You may need to request a new one from Tenable support. nessuscli fetch --challenge
: On a computer with internet access, navigate to the Nessus Offline Registration Page . When using --challenge with nessuscli fetch , keep
Challenge code: A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8... (long string) You can use the following URL to obtain an activation code or plugin archive: https://plugins.nessus.org/v2/offline.php When using --challenge with nessuscli fetch
The --challenge option is useful in the following scenarios:
on target Nessus host:
Once you have the challenge code, follow these steps to complete activation: