How severe is CVE-2024-9191?

CVE-2024-9191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9191?

CVE-2024-9191 affects Okta Verify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9191?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9191 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9191 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49780.

When was CVE-2024-9191 published?

CVE-2024-9191 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9191

CVE-2024-9191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Okta Verify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49780
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Okta Verify
Published: 2024-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Okta Device Access features, provided by the Okta Verify agent for Windows, provides access to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logins. The vulnerability was discovered via routine penetration testing. Note: A precondition of this vulnerability is that the user must be using the Okta Device Access passwordless feature. Okta Device Access users not using passwordless are not affected, and customers only using Okta Verify on platforms other than Windows, or only using FastPass are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9191?: The Okta Device Access features, provided by the Okta Verify agent for Windows, provides access to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logins. The vulnerability was discovered via routine penetration testing. Note: A precondition of this vulnerability is that the user must be using the Okta Device Access passwordless feature. Okta Device Access users not using passwordless are not affected, and customers only using Okta Verify on platforms other than Windows, or only using FastPass are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2024-9191?: CVE-2024-9191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9191?: CVE-2024-9191 affects Okta Verify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9191?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9191 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9191 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49780.
When was CVE-2024-9191 published?: CVE-2024-9191 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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