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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Solution

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


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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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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
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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'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Okta

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T20:10:15.711Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T22:04:00.475Z

Link: CVE-2026-78624

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T20:18:37.397

Modified: 2026-09-08T21:13:32.293

Link: CVE-2026-78624

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