Is CVE-2024-13974 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-13974 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-13974 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-13974 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13974?

CVE-2024-13974 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-13974

CWE-807Published: July 21, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A business logic vulnerability in the Up2Date component of Sophos Firewall older than version 21.0 MR1 (20.0.1) can lead to attackers controlling the firewall’s DNS environment to achieve remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-13974 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.