Improper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Backup and Restore Functionality
cve-program · CVE-2026-78624
PublishedThe 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.
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cve-program · CVE-2026-78624
PublishedImproper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Backup and Restore Functionality
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.
- Source published
- 8 Sep 2026 20:10:15 UTC
- Source modified
- 10 Sep 2026 14:31:46 UTC
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- 23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · 4.9 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N