CVE-2026-78622
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CVE-2026-78622 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Okta | Okta Verify for Windows | >= 5.1.3, < 7.0.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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