CVE-2024-12356
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA critical vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products which can allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject commands that are run as a site user.
Published Dec 17, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-12356 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Privileged Remote Access (Beyondtrust), Remote Support (Beyondtrust).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 19, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Privileged Remote Access <=24.3.1, Remote Support <=24.3.1, Privileged Remote Access 24.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products which can allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject commands that are run as a site user.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 19, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Privileged Remote AccessBeyondtrust | See advisory | 24.3.1 |
| Remote SupportBeyondtrust | See advisory | 24.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Privileged Remote Access
<=24.3.1
Remote Support
<=24.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 17, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 19, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 19, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 19, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 19, 2024
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12356
- advisoryhttps://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-10
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-12356
- exploithttps://attackerkb.com/topics/G5s8ZWAbYH/cve-2024-12356/rapid7-analysis
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products which can allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject commands that are run as a site user.
Affected: Privileged Remote Access (Beyondtrust); Remote Support (Beyondtrust). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 19, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Dec 19, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 27, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Privileged Remote Access <=24.3.1, Remote Support <=24.3.1, Privileged Remote Access 24.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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