Vulnerability in Panda Security Dome
CVE-2024-13043
Panda Security Dome Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Dome. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Hotspot Shield. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the application to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23478.
EPSS: 0.003 (20.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Panda Security Dome — versions 22.02.01
- Watchguard Panda_dome — versions 22.02.01
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13043?
- CVE-2024-13043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Panda Security Dome, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-30.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13043?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.