CVE-2026-78550
CVE-2026-78550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Okta Access Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-95.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-95
- Affected product: Okta Access Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with the privileges of the management console.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78550?
- The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with the privileges of the management console.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78550?
- CVE-2026-78550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-78550 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-78550?
- CVE-2026-78550 affects Okta Access Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-78550?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-78550 published?
- CVE-2026-78550 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-29.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:okta:access_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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