CVE-2026-78635
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CVE-2026-78635 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Okta Privileged Access client URL handler does not insert an option terminator before appending the target value to the command-line arguments. When a scaleft:// protocol handler link contains a value beginning with a hyphen, the underlying CLI framework interprets it as a command-line flag, causing unintended modification of the SSH client's behavior.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Okta Privileged Access client URL handler does not insert an option terminator before appending the target value to the command-line arguments. When a scaleft:// protocol handler link contains a value beginning with a hyphen, the underlying CLI framework interprets it as a command-line flag, causing unintended modification of the SSH client's behavior.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Okta | Okta Privileged Access Client | >= 1.18.0, < 1.113.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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