CVE-2024-7249: Comodo Firewall · Link Following
Affects Comodo FirewallSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% 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 Firewall | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately monitor and restrict local code execution capabilities to trusted users and processes only, minimizing the chance of low-privileged code execution. 2. Implement strict file system permissions and auditing to detect and prevent unauthorized creation of symbolic links or suspicious file deletions by cmdagent or related processes. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. Isolate critical systems running Comodo Firewall to limit lateral movement opportunities if local compromise occurs. 5. Regularly review and harden firewall and endpoint configurations to reduce attack surface. 6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from Comodo and apply them promptly once available. 7. Consider temporary mitigation by disabling or restricting the vulnerable cmdagent component if feasible and safe to do so. 8. Educate users and administrators about the risks of local code execution vulnerabilities and enforce least privilege principles. 9. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on local privilege escalation vectors to identify and remediate similar risks. 10. Maintain comprehensive backups and incident response plans to recover quickly from potential compromises.
Description
Comodo Firewall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Firewall. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the application to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21794.