CVE-2024-13861 Code injection in Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux)
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code as root via a code injection flaw in the Debian package component of the Linux endpoint agent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-13861?
CVE-2024-13861 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux), published on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13861 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-13861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-13861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgww-7769-w5pf.