CVE-2026-78622
Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 6.0 Medium
- Published
- Sep 8, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 10, 2026
- Reserved
- Aug 24, 2026
Description
The Okta Verify for Windows uninstaller does not verify whether the user data directory is a filesystem junction before deleting its contents with elevated privileges. The delete operation follows the junction target, resulting in recursive deletion of unintended directory contents.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 6.0 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H | Okta |
Weaknesses
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Okta Verify for WindowsOkta |
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References
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