Update scanner

Updates the specified scanner.

You cannot use this endpoint to assign the scanner to a network object. Instead, use the POST /networks/{network_id}/scanners/{scanner_uuid} endpoint.

Requires the Scan Manager [40] user role or one of the following custom role privileges: VM.VM_SENSOR.VM_SCANNER.EDIT, VM.VM_SENSOR.VM_WAS_SCANNER.EDIT, or VM.VM_SENSOR.VM_NETWORK_MONITOR.EDIT. See Roles.

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Path Params
int32
required

The ID of the scanner.

Body Params
string

The new name for the scanner.

int32

Pass 1 to force a plugin update.

int32

Pass 1 to force a UI update.

int32

Pass 1 to reboot the scanner and run the latest software update (only valid if automatic updates are disabled).

string

Sets the registration code for the scanner.

int32

Specifies how often, in minutes, the scanner checks in with Tenable Vulnerability Management (Amazon Web Services scanners only).

Headers
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enum
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403

Returned if you attempt to update a cloud scanner where you don't have edit permissions, or if you attempt to set a registration code for an Amazon Web Services scanner.

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