CVE-2024-9191: The Okta Device Access features, provided by the Okta Verify agent for Windows, provides access to the OktaDev

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9191 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting verify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Okta Device Access features, provided by the Okta Verify agent for Windows, provides access to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logins. The vulnerability was discovered via routine penetration testing. Note: A precondition of this vulnerability is that the user must be using the Okta Device Access passwordless feature. Okta Device Access u

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-11-01
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

2024-11-01 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

okta verify UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.2 and < 5.3.3

Fixed in: 5.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.3 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison verify sudo apt install verify=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold verify

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list verify sudo dnf downgrade verify-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add verify

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-9191?

verify: upgrade to 5.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9191 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9191 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-2024-9191 affect?

CVE-2024-9191 affects verify. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Okta Device Access features, provided by the Okta Verify agent for Windows, provides access to the OktaDeviceAccessPipe, which enables attackers in a compromised device to retrieve passwords associated with Desktop MFA passwordless logi

How urgent is CVE-2024-9191?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Okta vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7061 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Okta Verify for Windows is vulnerable to privilege escalation through DLL hijacking

References

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