PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1591: Prior to version 24.1, a local authenticated attacker can view Sysvol when Privilege Management for Windows is
CVE-2024-1591 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting privilege management for windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Prior to version 24.1, a local authenticated attacker can view Sysvol when Privilege Management for Windows is configured to use a GPO policy. This allows them to view the policy and potentially find configuration issues.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2024-02-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-1591?
privilege management for windows: upgrade to 24.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1591 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1591 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-1591 affect?
CVE-2024-1591 affects privilege management for windows. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Prior to version 24.1, a local authenticated attacker can view Sysvol when Privilege Management for Windows is configured to use a GPO policy. This allows them to view the policy and potentially find configuration issues.
How urgent is CVE-2024-1591?
Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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