CVE-2024-7061

Name: CVE-2024-7061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-07T17:15:52.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Okta	Verify	< 5.0.2

References

https://help.okta.com/oie/en-us/content/topics/releasenotes/oie-ov-release-notes.htm#panel4Not Applicable, Release Notes
https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-verify-for-windows-privilege-escalation-cve-2024-7061/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7061?

How severe is CVE-2024-7061?

CVE-2024-7061 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7061?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST