CVE-2024-36072: Netwrix CoSoSys Endpoint Protector · Logging of Excessive Data
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jun 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize immediate mitigation steps to reduce risk from CVE-2024-36072. Since no official patches are currently available, recommended actions include: 1) Restrict network access to the Endpoint Protector and Unify server applications by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted management networks only. 2) Monitor and analyze logs for unusual or suspicious requests targeting the logging component, focusing on anomalous input patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. 3) Disable or limit logging features if feasible until patches are released, to reduce the attack surface. 4) Employ application-layer firewalls or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) with custom rules to detect and block malformed requests targeting the vulnerable logging functionality. 5) Maintain up-to-date backups of critical systems and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 6) Stay informed about vendor advisories and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7) Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration tests to identify any signs of compromise related to this vulnerability.
Description
Netwrix CoSoSys Endpoint Protector through 5.9.3 and CoSoSys Unify through 7.0.6 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the logging component of the Endpoint Protector and Unify server application which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send a malicious request, resulting in the ability to execute system commands with root privileges.