CVE-2026-78624

Improper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Backup and Restore Functionality

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

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

Tracking

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Advisories

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

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

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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.
Title Improper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Backup and Restore Functionality
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Okta
Published
Updated
Sep 10, 2026, 2:31 PM
Reserved
Aug 24, 2026, 10:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Modified
Sep 22, 2026, 8:19 PM