CVE-2024-7825: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Sh

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7825?

secureanywhere web shield: upgrade to 2.1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7825 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7825 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-2024-7825 affect?

CVE-2024-7825 affects secureanywhere web shield. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Shield on Windows, ARM, 64 bit, 32 bit (wrUrl.Dll modules) allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects SecureAnywhere - Web Shiel

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7825?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7825 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting secureanywhere web shield. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Shield on Windows, ARM, 64 bit, 32 bit (wrUrl.Dll modules) allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects SecureAnywhere - Web Shield: before 2.1.2.3.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2024-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): OpenText · Vendor: webroot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-03 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webroot secureanywhere web shield UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.2.3

Fixed in: 2.1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secureanywhere-web-shield || rpm -q secureanywhere-web-shield || secureanywhere-web-shield --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secureanywhere-web-shield

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secureanywhere-web-shield

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-2024-7825?

secureanywhere web shield: upgrade to 2.1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7825 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7825 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-2024-7825 affect?

CVE-2024-7825 affects secureanywhere web shield. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Shield on Windows, ARM, 64 bit, 32 bit (wrUrl.Dll modules) allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects SecureAnywhere - Web Shiel

How urgent is CVE-2024-7825?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7826 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Shield on W
CVE-2024-7824 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Sh

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