CVE-2024-13972 (GCVE-0-2024-13972)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-17 19:02 – Updated: 2025-08-03 08:58
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-07-17 20:30 UTC
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Intercept X for Windows Core Agent |
Affected:
0 , < 2024.3.2
(semver)
|
guessed |
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