Incorrect default permissions in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-9191

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Incorrect default permissions in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-9191

Published: November 2, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99624
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9191
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Okta
Affected software:
Okta Verify for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing access restrictions to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logins.

Note, Okta Device Access users not using passwordless login feature are not affected.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-9191

Install updates from vendor's website.

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