CVE-2024-12686
HighExploitedPublic exploitA vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) which can allow an attacker with existing administrative privileges to inject commands and run as a site user.
Published Dec 18, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-12686 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Privileged Remote Access (Beyondtrust), Remote Support (Beyondtrust), Remote Support(RS) & Privileged Remote Access(PRA).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 18, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 14% 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
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
14%
Higher than 96.4% 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 vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) which can allow an attacker with existing administrative privileges to inject commands and run as a site user.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 13, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 18, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 13, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 13, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Privileged Remote AccessBeyondtrust | See advisory | 24.3.1 |
| Remote SupportBeyondtrust | See advisory | 24.3.1 |
| Remote Support(RS) & Privileged Remote Access(PRA) | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Privileged Remote Access
<=24.3.1
Remote Support
<=24.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 18, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 18, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 13, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 13, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 13, 2025
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12686
- advisoryhttps://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-11
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) which can allow an attacker with existing administrative privileges to inject commands and run as a site user.
Affected: Privileged Remote Access (Beyondtrust); Remote Support (Beyondtrust); Remote Support(RS) & Privileged Remote Access(PRA). 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 18, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jan 13, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 3, 2025.
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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