CVE-2026-78550
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CVE-2026-78550 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with the privileges of the management console.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with the privileges of the management console.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Okta | Okta Access Gateway | < 2026.9.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
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