Vulnerability · Published Nov 7, 2024 · Assigned by WatchGuard
CVE-2024-8424WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Privilege Escalation in PSANHost Enables Arbitrary File Delete as SYSTEM
High 8.5
In plain English
A high-severity privilege mismanagement in Endpoint Security from WatchGuard. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 9% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)8.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 91.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WatchGuard EPDR, Panda AD360 and Panda Dome on Windows (PSANHost.exe module) allows arbitrary file delete with SYSTEM permissions.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Endpoint Security | 8.00.00.0000 – before 8.00.23.0000 |
| WatchGuard | Panda Dome | 22.00.00 – before 22.03.00 |
Weakness: CWE-269 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N