CVE-2024-7061: Okta Verify for Windows is vulnerable to privilege escalation through DLL hijacking

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7061?

verify: upgrade to 5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7061 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7061 affect?

CVE-2024-7061 affects verify. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7061?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7061 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting verify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-427
Published	2024-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Okta · Vendor: okta

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-07 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

okta verify UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.2

Fixed in: 5.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy verify || rpm -q verify || verify --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade verify

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade verify

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-7061?

verify: upgrade to 5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7061 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7061 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-2024-7061 affect?

CVE-2024-7061 affects verify. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7061?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Okta vulnerabilities

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