CVE-2026-78629
Improper Authentication Verification in the Okta Hyperdrive Agent MFA Response Handling
Description
The Okta Hyperdrive agent plugin returns a success response without a signed SAML assertion when the organization's policy requires no MFA for a given user. The response contains only a bare boolean validation indicator with no cryptographic artifact, resulting in an unverifiable authentication verdict being delivered to the relying application.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78629
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Okta Hyperdrive agent plugin.
- Configure the organization's policy for MFA.
- Verify SAML assertion signing and validation.
- Test authentication flows with relying applications.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-78629.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-authentication-verification-in-the-okta-hyperdrive-agent-mfa-response-handling-cve-2026-78629 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Okta Hyperdrive agent plugin returns a success response without a signed SAML assertion when the organization's policy requires no MFA for a given user. The response contains only a bare boolean validation indicator with no cryptographic artifact, resulting in an unverifiable authentication verdict being delivered to the relying application. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-303 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78629.json">CVE-2026-78629</a> Added Reference https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-authentication-verification-in-the-okta-hyperdrive-agent-mfa-response-handling-cve-2026-78629