CVE-2024-13973

Name: CVE-2024-13973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-21T14:15:26.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 8.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in WebAdmin of Sophos Firewall versions older than 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1) can potentially lead to administrators achieving arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 8.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in WebAdmin of Sophos Firewall versions older than 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1) can potentially lead to administrators achieving arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.34%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Firewall Firmware	< 21.0.1

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250721-sfos-rceVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13973?

A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in WebAdmin of Sophos Firewall versions older than 21.0 MR1 (21.0.1) can potentially lead to administrators achieving arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2024-13973?

CVE-2024-13973 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13973?

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-2024-13973?

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Source: NVD / NIST