CVE-2024-7241: Panda Security Dome · Link Following
Affects Panda Security DomeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Security Dome | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-7241, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local user permissions rigorously to minimize the ability of low-privileged users to execute arbitrary code on systems running Panda Security Dome. 2) Monitor and audit the creation of junction points and symbolic links on endpoints, as these are key to exploiting the vulnerability. 3) Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious behavior related to file system link manipulation and unauthorized privilege escalation attempts. 4) Isolate critical systems and limit administrative access to reduce the attack surface. 5) Stay informed on Panda Security’s official communications and apply patches or updates promptly once released. 6) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate local privilege escalation vectors. 7) Consider deploying additional layered security controls such as behavior-based anomaly detection to catch exploitation attempts early. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific exploitation mechanism (junction manipulation) and the context of local privilege escalation in Panda Security Dome.
Description
Panda Security Dome Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Dome. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the PSANHost service. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23375.