CVE-2026-78574
CVE-2026-78574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Okta Hyperdrive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Okta Hyperdrive
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Okta Hyperdrive Integration plugin resolves a required assembly using a registry path within the current user's hive without integrity verification. The referenced path is loaded via Assembly.LoadFrom without signature validation, resulting in an unverified assembly executing within the context of the host process or elevated installer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78574?
- The Okta Hyperdrive Integration plugin resolves a required assembly using a registry path within the current user's hive without integrity verification. The referenced path is loaded via Assembly.LoadFrom without signature validation, resulting in an unverified assembly executing within the context of the host process or elevated installer.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78574?
- CVE-2026-78574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-78574 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-78574?
- CVE-2026-78574 affects Okta Hyperdrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-78574?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-78574 published?
- CVE-2026-78574 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-23.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:okta:hyperdrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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