CVE-2026-78620
Improper Path Validation in Okta Access Gateway Kerberos Configuration Handling
Description
The Okta Access Gateway Kerberos configuration handler does not validate file paths specified in event payloads before writing file contents. The path from the event payload is used directly as the write destination, resulting in files being written to unintended locations on the appliance filesystem.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate file paths from event payloads.
- Ensure write destinations are sanitized.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-78620.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-path-validation-in-okta-access-gateway-kerberos-configuration-handling-cve-2026-78620 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-78620', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-10T14:47:51.803109Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Okta Access Gateway Kerberos configuration handler does not validate file paths specified in event payloads before writing file contents. The path from the event payload is used directly as the write destination, resulting in files being written to unintended locations on the appliance filesystem. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78620.json">CVE-2026-78620</a> Added Reference https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-path-validation-in-okta-access-gateway-kerberos-configuration-handling-cve-2026-78620