VulnerabilityUndergoing Analysis

CVE-2026-78624

The Okta Access Gateway backup restore function does not validate the filename embedded in an encrypted backup payload.

MEDIUM 4.9EPSS 0.35%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.35%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

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.

CVSS 3.1: 4.9 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.35% probability · 28th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-22
Source: psirt@okta.com

References

https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-path-validation-in-okta-access-gateway-backup-and-restore-functionality-cve-2026-78624

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.