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CVE-2026-78624 Details
Description
The Okta Access Gateway backup restore function does not validate the filename embedded in an encrypted backup payload. This results in writing file contents to unintended locations on the appliance filesystem.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 10, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Partial
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-path-validation-in-okta-access-gateway-backup-and-restore-functionality-cve-2026-78624 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| okta access gateway | < 2026.9.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |