Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy endpoint-security bypass in WebRoot Spy Sweeper. A local user could reportedly weaken the Startup-Shield protection by changing certain Windows registry keys. The business risk depends on whether this old product is still installed and relied on for startup-change protection. Likely exposure is limited to Windows endpoints still running WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 or earlier. The provided evidence indicates local-user access is required, not remote network exposure. Prioritize as legacy hygiene unless the product is still deployed. If present on managed endpoints, replace or retire it because unsupported endpoint-security bypasses weaken trust in local protection controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 or earlier.; Check vendor or archive guidance for fixed versions or retirement recommendations.; Remove unsupported legacy security software where replacement controls exist..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- spy-sweeper-registry-security-bypass(27264)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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