How severe is CVE-2024-7061?

CVE-2024-7061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7061?

CVE-2024-7061 affects Okta Verify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7061?

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

Does CVE-2024-7061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48058.

When was CVE-2024-7061 published?

CVE-2024-7061 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7061

CVE-2024-7061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Okta Verify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48058
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Okta Verify
Published: 2024-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Okta Verify for Windows is vulnerable to privilege escalation through DLL hijacking. The vulnerability is fixed in Okta Verify for Windows version 5.0.2. To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade to 5.0.2 or greater.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7061?: Okta Verify for Windows is vulnerable to privilege escalation through DLL hijacking. The vulnerability is fixed in Okta Verify for Windows version 5.0.2. To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade to 5.0.2 or greater.
How severe is CVE-2024-7061?: CVE-2024-7061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7061?: CVE-2024-7061 affects Okta Verify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48058.
When was CVE-2024-7061 published?: CVE-2024-7061 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:okta:verify:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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