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CVE-2024-8424: WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Privilege Escalation in PSANHost Enables Arbitrary File Delete as SYSTEM
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WatchGuard EPDR, Panda AD360 and Panda Dome on Windows (PSANHost.exe module) allows arbitrary file delete with SYSTEM permissions.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.5
EPSS0.19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Endpoint Security (Windows) 8.00 | 8.00.23.0000 or later |
| Panda Dome (Windows) 22.00 | 22.03.00 or later |
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What it is
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WatchGuard EPDR, Panda AD360 and Panda Dome on Windows (PSANHost.exe module) allows arbitrary file delete with SYSTEM permissions.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.