CVE-2026-78623: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command in Okta Okta Access Gateway
Description
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
Okta
Okta Access Gateway
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Technical Analysis
The Okta Access Gateway fails to sanitize SAML assertion values before interpolating them into SQL queries in advanced mode datastore configurations. These unsanitized values are directly substituted into the query string prior to preparation, resulting in unintended SQL execution against the configured backend database. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-78623 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized SQL command execution on the backend database, impacting confidentiality (high), integrity (low), and availability (low) of the system. This could allow attackers to access or manipulate sensitive data stored in the database.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using advanced mode datastore configurations with untrusted SAML assertion inputs or apply strict input validation and sanitization controls if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Okta
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T22:04:00.474Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa06e9bacd9273b492e1356
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:22:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:38:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:27 UTC
Views: 91
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