Vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X For Windows Core Agent
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.
EPSS: 0.001 (2.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Sophos Intercept X For Windows Core Agent — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13972?
- CVE-2024-13972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X For Windows Core Agent, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13972?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.