Incorrect default permissions in Intercept X for Windows - CVE-2024-13972

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Incorrect default permissions in Intercept X for Windows - CVE-2024-13972

Published: July 18, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU113071
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-13972
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Sophos
Affected software:
Intercept X for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions set to system registry. A local user with access to the system can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges during a product upgrade.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-13972

Install updates from vendor's website.

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