CVE-2026-78579: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query in Okta Okta Access Gateway
CVE-2026-78579 is a vulnerability in Okta Access Gateway where SAML assertion attribute values are not sanitized before being used in LDAP search filters. This improper neutralization allows the raw attribute values to be directly inserted into LDAP queries, potentially altering the intended query logic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level. No specific affected versions or patches have been identified yet. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Okta Access Gateway fails to sanitize SAML assertion attribute values before interpolating them into LDAP search filters within the LDAP datastore configuration. This results in the raw values being directly substituted into the LDAP filter string and passed to the LDAP search operation, which can modify the intended query logic. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-78579 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with network access and low privileges to manipulate LDAP queries by injecting specially crafted SAML assertion attribute values. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive information within the LDAP datastore. Availability is not impacted. The overall impact is medium severity due to the high confidentiality and integrity impact but requiring high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, organizations should consider restricting network access to the Okta Access Gateway and carefully review SAML assertion sources to mitigate potential injection risks.
CVE-2026-78579: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query in Okta Okta Access Gateway
Description
CVE-2026-78579 is a vulnerability in Okta Access Gateway where SAML assertion attribute values are not sanitized before being used in LDAP search filters. This improper neutralization allows the raw attribute values to be directly inserted into LDAP queries, potentially altering the intended query logic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level. No specific affected versions or patches have been identified yet. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity if exploited.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Okta Access Gateway fails to sanitize SAML assertion attribute values before interpolating them into LDAP search filters within the LDAP datastore configuration. This results in the raw values being directly substituted into the LDAP filter string and passed to the LDAP search operation, which can modify the intended query logic. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-78579 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with network access and low privileges to manipulate LDAP queries by injecting specially crafted SAML assertion attribute values. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive information within the LDAP datastore. Availability is not impacted. The overall impact is medium severity due to the high confidentiality and integrity impact but requiring high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, organizations should consider restricting network access to the Okta Access Gateway and carefully review SAML assertion sources to mitigate potential injection risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Okta
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T20:50:31.443Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa06e9bacd9273b492e1352
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:22:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 20:38:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:38:25 UTC
Views: 3
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