CVE-2024-12728 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2024-12728?

CVE-2024-12728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A weak credentials vulnerability potentially allows privileged system access via SSH to Sophos Firewall older than version 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3).

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-12728?

CVE-2024-12728 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12728?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Firewall Firmware, Sophos Firewall.

Vulnerability Description

A weak credentials vulnerability potentially allows privileged system access via SSH to Sophos Firewall older than version 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Firewall Firmware	< 20.0.3
Sophos	Firewall	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1391

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20241219-sfos-rcePatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-12728?

CVE-2024-12728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A weak credentials vulnerability potentially allows privileged system access via SSH to Sophos Firewall older than version 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3).

How severe is CVE-2024-12728?

CVE-2024-12728 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12728?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Firewall Firmware, Sophos Firewall.