CVE-2024-13972: Permission Flaw (CVSS 8.8)

Description

A vulnerability related to registry permissions in the Intercept X for Windows updater prior to Core Agent version 2024.3.2 can lead to a local user gaining SYSTEM level privileges during a product upgrade.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

References

Other References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250717-cix-lpe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13972? +

A vulnerability related to registry permissions in the Intercept X for Windows updater prior to Core Agent version 2024.3.2 can lead to a local user gaining SYSTEM level privileges during a product upgrade. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-13972? +

CVE-2024-13972 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13972? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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