CVE-2026-78623

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 9.9 EPSS 0.45%
Updated Sep 22, 2026
Okta
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.9 (CRITICAL)
Affected Versions before 2026.9.1
Fixed In 2026.9.1
Type CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
Vendor Okta
Public PoC No

The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize SAML assertion values before interpolating them into database queries in the advanced mode datastore configuration. The unsanitized values are substituted directly into the query string prior to preparation, resulting in unintended SQL execution against the configured backend database.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Okta Access_Gateway
cpe:2.3:a:okta:access_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
— 2026.9.1