Incorrect default permissions in Okta Verify for Windows - CVE-2024-9191
Published: November 2, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99624
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9191
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Okta Verify for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-9191
Install updates from vendor's website.
Okta Verify for Windows - update to 5.3.3