CVE-2024-7252: Comodo Internet Security Pro · Link Following
Affects Comodo Internet Security ProSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% 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
1. Immediately restrict local user permissions to prevent unauthorized code execution and symbolic link creation. 2. Monitor and audit file system activities, especially creation of symbolic links and deletion of critical files by the cmdagent process. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious behavior related to privilege escalation attempts. 4. Isolate systems running Comodo Internet Security Pro to limit local access to trusted users only. 5. Once available, apply vendor patches or updates addressing this vulnerability without delay. 6. Consider temporary workarounds such as disabling or limiting the cmdagent service if feasible and safe to do so. 7. Educate users and administrators about the risks of local code execution and enforce strict access controls. 8. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate privilege escalation vectors.
Description
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22831.