CVE-2026-78625
Insufficient Validation of Dashboard Application Labels in Okta Access Gateway Dashboard Site Configuration
Description
The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize dashboard label values before writing them into generated PHP configuration files. The generated file is automatically included during authentication requests, resulting in execution with the privileges of the web server process.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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
- Sanitize all dashboard label inputs.
- Review generated PHP configuration files for security.
- Ensure web server processes run with minimal privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-78625.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/insufficient-validation-of-dashboard-application-labels-in-okta-access-gateway-dashboard-site-configuration-cve-2026-78625 |
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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-2026-78625', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-10T14:34:46.618350Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize dashboard label values before writing them into generated PHP configuration files. The generated file is automatically included during authentication requests, resulting in execution with the privileges of the web server process. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78625.json">CVE-2026-78625</a> Added Reference https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/insufficient-validation-of-dashboard-application-labels-in-okta-access-gateway-dashboard-site-configuration-cve-2026-78625