CVE-2026-78623

Improper Handling of SAML Assertion Attributes in Okta Access Gateway Advanced Mode Datastores

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize SAML assertion values before interpolating them into database queries in the advanced mode datastore configuration. The unsanitized values are substituted directly into the query string prior to preparation, resulting in unintended SQL execution against the configured backend database.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade the Okta Access Gateway appliance to version 2026.9.1 or greater.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:okta:access_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Okta
Okta access Gateway
Vendors & Products Okta
Okta access Gateway
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize SAML assertion values before interpolating them into database queries in the advanced mode datastore configuration. The unsanitized values are substituted directly into the query string prior to preparation, resulting in unintended SQL execution against the configured backend database.
Title Improper Handling of SAML Assertion Attributes in Okta Access Gateway Advanced Mode Datastores
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Okta
Published
Updated
Sep 10, 2026, 5:52 PM
Reserved
Aug 24, 2026, 10:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Modified
Sep 22, 2026, 8:27 PM