CVE-2024-12729

Name: CVE-2024-12729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-19T21:15:07.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12729 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-auth code injection vulnerability in the User Portal allows authenticated users to execute code remotely in Sophos Firewall older than version 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1).. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-auth code injection vulnerability in the User Portal allows authenticated users to execute code remotely in Sophos Firewall older than version 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Firewall Firmware	< 21.0.1

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20241219-sfos-rcePatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12729?

A post-auth code injection vulnerability in the User Portal allows authenticated users to execute code remotely in Sophos Firewall older than version 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1).

How severe is CVE-2024-12729?

CVE-2024-12729 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12729?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-12729?

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Source: NVD / NIST