CVE-2024-13861: A code injection vulnerability in the Debian package component of Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux) versions older

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13861?

taegis endpoint agent: upgrade to 1.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13861 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13861 affect?

CVE-2024-13861 affects taegis endpoint agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13861?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-13861 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting taegis endpoint agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732, CWE-94
Published	2025-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Sophos Limited · Vendor: sophos

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-11 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sophos taegis endpoint agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.10

Fixed in: 1.3.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy taegis-endpoint-agent || rpm -q taegis-endpoint-agent || taegis-endpoint-agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade taegis-endpoint-agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade taegis-endpoint-agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13861?

taegis endpoint agent: upgrade to 1.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13861 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-13861 affect?

CVE-2024-13861 affects taegis endpoint agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 urgent is CVE-2024-13861?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Sophos vulnerabilities

References

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