What is CVE-2024-8424?

CVE-2024-8424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Endpoint Security, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-08.

How severe is CVE-2024-8424?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Watchguard Endpoint Security

CVE-2024-8424

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WatchGuard EPDR, Panda AD360 and Panda Dome on Windows (PSANHost.exe module) allows arbitrary file delete with SYSTEM permissions.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.002 (8.8th 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

Watchguard Endpoint Security — versions 8.00.00.0000
Watchguard Epdr — versions 0
Watchguard Panda Ad360 — versions 0
Watchguard Panda Dome — versions 22.00.00, 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8424?: CVE-2024-8424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Endpoint Security, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-08.
How severe is CVE-2024-8424?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.