CVE-2026-78625: Improper Control of Generation of Code in Okta Okta Access Gateway
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Okta
Okta Access Gateway
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Okta Access Gateway improperly controls the generation of code by failing to sanitize dashboard label values before embedding them into PHP configuration files. These generated files are included automatically during authentication, allowing an attacker with appropriate privileges to execute arbitrary code with the web server's privileges. This vulnerability affects versions >=0 and <2026.9.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the web server process, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 6.7 reflects a medium severity impact with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact but requiring local privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the Okta Access Gateway and monitor for suspicious activity related to dashboard label inputs.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Okta
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T22:04:00.475Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa06e9eacd9273b492e1803
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:22:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:52:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 85
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