CVE-2026-78624
CVE-2026-78624 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Okta Access Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Okta Access Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78624?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78624?
- CVE-2026-78624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-78624 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-78624?
- CVE-2026-78624 affects Okta Access Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-78624?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-78624 published?
- CVE-2026-78624 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-22.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:okta:access_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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