Answer in brief
CVE-2026-78624 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Improper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Backup and Restore Functionality. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Okta/Okta Access Gateway (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps Okta/Okta Access Gateway (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Okta/Okta Access Gatewaygeneric | >=0 <2026.9.1 | 2026.9.1 |
Published upstream
Sep 8, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Sep 8, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Sep 8, 2026
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.
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