How severe is CVE-2024-1591?

CVE-2024-1591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1591?

CVE-2024-1591 affects Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1591?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-1591 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1591 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17335.

When was CVE-2024-1591 published?

CVE-2024-1591 was published on 2024-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1591

CVE-2024-1591 is a low-severity vulnerability in Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17335
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows
Published: 2024-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prior to version 24.1, a local authenticated attacker can view Sysvol when Privilege Management for Windows is configured to use a GPO policy. This allows them to view the policy and potentially find configuration issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1591?: Prior to version 24.1, a local authenticated attacker can view Sysvol when Privilege Management for Windows is configured to use a GPO policy. This allows them to view the policy and potentially find configuration issues.
How severe is CVE-2024-1591?: CVE-2024-1591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1591?: CVE-2024-1591 affects Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1591 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1591 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17335.
When was CVE-2024-1591 published?: CVE-2024-1591 was published on 2024-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:privilege_management_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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