CVE-2024-7248: Comodo Internet Security Pro · Path Traversal
Affects Comodo Internet Security ProSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% 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 29 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comodo Internet Security Pro | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict local access controls to limit the ability of unprivileged users to execute code on systems running Comodo Internet Security Pro 12.2.4.8032. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious file operations and privilege escalation attempts. Restrict update mechanisms to trusted administrators and consider temporarily disabling automatic updates if feasible. Conduct regular audits of user permissions and running processes to detect anomalies. Once a patch is available, prioritize immediate deployment across all affected systems. Additionally, educate users about the risks of executing untrusted code locally and maintain comprehensive logging to facilitate incident response.
Description
Comodo Internet Security Pro Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Internet Security Pro. 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 update mechanism. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19055.