CVE-2024-12686
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) contain an OS command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by an…
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- CVSS score
- 6.6 Medium
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-01-13, remediation due 2025-02-03)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) contain an OS command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker with existing administrative privileges to upload a malicious file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute underlying operating system commands within the context of the site user.
Affected products
- beyondtrust privileged remote access
- beyondtrust remote support
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-02-03.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12686
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-11
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-12686
FAQ
Is CVE-2024-12686 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-12686 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-01-13, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-02-03. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12686?
CVE-2024-12686 has a CVSS base score of 6.6 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-12356 — BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA)
- CVE-2026-102764 — BeyondTrust Remote Support
- CVE-2026-1731 — BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privil
- CVE-2026-105134 — Ahsay AhsayCBS
- CVE-2026-49869 — Kestra Kestra OSS
- CVE-2026-83549 — SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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