How severe is CVE-2024-13861?

CVE-2024-13861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-13861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13861?

CVE-2024-13861 affects Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-13861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54397.

When was CVE-2024-13861 published?

CVE-2024-13861 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13861

CVE-2024-13861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54397
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent
Published: 2025-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A code injection vulnerability in the Debian package component of Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux) versions older than 1.3.10 allows local users arbitrary code execution as root. Redhat-based systems using RPM packages are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13861?: A code injection vulnerability in the Debian package component of Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux) versions older than 1.3.10 allows local users arbitrary code execution as root. Redhat-based systems using RPM packages are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2024-13861?: CVE-2024-13861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-13861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13861?: CVE-2024-13861 affects Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-13861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54397.
When was CVE-2024-13861 published?: CVE-2024-13861 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250411-taegis-agent-lpe

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:taegis_endpoint_agent:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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